A newborn weighing 1000 g exhibits symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), including poor color, suprasternal retractions, nasal flaring, and desaturation. The respiratory therapist should recommend
a. Ipratropium bromide.
b. Poractant alfa.
c. Salmeterol.
d. Dornase alfa.
ANS: B
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