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Deast7027

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The nurse understands that decreased production of surfactant in the preterm lung is a problem because surfactant:
 
  A) causes increased permeability of the alveoli
  B) provides transportation for oxygen into the lungs
  C) keeps the alveoli open during expiration
  D) dilates the bronchioles, decreasing airway resistance

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When developing the plan of care for a preterm newborn, the nurse plans to institute measures to promote the newborn's nutritional status. Which of the following would be least likely to affect the newborn's nutritional status?
 
  A) Larger than usual stomach capacity
  B) Perinatal shunting of blood from the gut
  C) Ischemia of the intestinal wall
  D) Weak sucking reflex


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morrie123456

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


Deast7027

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Happy to help you


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