Which of the following should the respiratory therapist utilize in order to determine the severity of respiratory distress in a newborn?
A. Transillumination
B. APGAR score
C. Ballard score
D. Silverman score
Answer: D. Silverman score
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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