What is believed to be the cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)?
a. Persistent hypoxemia
b. Immature surfactant
c. Delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid
d. Persistent fetal circulation
ANS: C
The cause of TTN is unclear, but it is most likely related to delayed clearance of fetal lung liquid.
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