The atelectasis that is caused in preterm infants by an oversedated mother is considered:
a. Primary atelectasis
b. Secondary atelectasis
c. Pharmacologic atelectasis
d. Hospital-induced atelectasis
A
Primary atelectasis is caused by oversedation of the mother.
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