A 2-hour-old newborn delivered by cesarean section at 38 weeks with clear amniotic fluid has a respiratory rate of 80 with grunting and nasal flaring. The mother experienced preeclampsia while pregnant. What is the most likely cause of this infant's condition?
1. Prematurity of the neonate
2. Respiratory distress syndrome
3. Meconium aspiration syndrome
4. Transient tachypnea of the newborn
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Explanation:
1. The infant is not premature. Prematurity alone does not cause respiratory distress; the lack of surfactant causes respiratory distress syndrome.
2. The infant is not premature and therefore is not likely to be experiencing respiratory distress syndrome.
3. There was no meconium in the amniotic fluid, which rules out meconium aspiration syndrome.
4. The infant is term and born by cesarean section. The baby is most likely experiencing transient tachypnea of the newborn.
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