The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth and will normally be closed within what time frame?
a. 24 hours c. 1 week
b. 48 hours d. 2 to 3 weeks
D
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A Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 24 hours.
B Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 48 hours.
C Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 1 week.
D Correct. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth and will normally be closed within 2 to 3 weeks.
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