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s.tung

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A preterm infant is on assisted ventilation following a difficult delivery. The pediatric nurse is concerned that the infant might develop what condition as a complication of prolonged oxygen therapy?
 
  A) Broncho pulmonary dysplasia
  B) Laryngo tracheo bronchitis
  C) Pulmonary non-infectious irritation
  D) Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Question 2

The perinatal nurse explains to the new parents that their infant's anterior fontanel is a membrane filled space that will close at approximately nine months of age.
 
  A) True
  B) False


jordangronback

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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