The nurse is caring for a newborn who has transient tachypnea of the newborn. In discussing the contributing factors for this disorder which statement is most accurate?
A) This disorder usually occurs when the mother has a history of hypertension
B) This disorder is associated with fetal distress during labor
C) This disorder may be seen with advanced gestational age
D) This disorder is often seen in newborns born by cesarean delivery
Ans: D
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Which of the following statements concerning family systems theory is not accurate?
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