____ is the most common complication of premature newly born infants who have not had the opportunity to fully develop their lungs before birth and is caused by the lack of surfactant production.
A. Status epilepticus
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
D. Sudden infant death syndrome
Answer: C
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A) Address. B) Social Security number. C) Patient ID number. D) Birthdate.
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