A diabetic mother delivers an infant at 36 weeks' gestation who has Apgar scores of 5 and 6, has central cyanosis, and has a respiratory rate of 66 breaths/minute. What medication does the nurse anticipate the child will receive?
A.
Albuterol (Ventolin)
B.
Caffeine (Cafergot)
C.
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
D.
Surfactant (Surfaxin)
ANS: D
This child most likely has respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which is treated with surfactant.
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