A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate who was born at 31 weeks' gestation. The neonate has a diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
Which of the following medical treatments would the nurse anticipate for this neonate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exogenous surfactant
b. Corticosteroids
c. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
d. Bronchodilators
ANS: a, c
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a. This is a common medical treatment for RDS.
b. Corticosteroids are given to women in preterm labor to decrease the risk of RDS.
c. CPAP is used to assist neonates with RDS.
d. Bronchodilators are given to neonates with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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