Which of the following would not be considered a risk factor for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (chronic lung disease)?
A) Preterm birth (less than 32 weeks)
B) Female gender
C) White race
D) Sepsis
B
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Male gender is more commonly associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Preterm birth of less than 32 weeks' gestation, sepsis, white race, excessive fluid intake during the first few days of life, severe RDS with mechanical ventilation for more than 1 week, and patent ductus arteriosus are all risk factors associated with chronic lung disease in the newborn.
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