Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn is incorrect?
a. Administering glucocorticoids to women in preterm labor accelerates the maturation of the fetus’s lungs.
b. Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor increases their arterial oxygen before the birth of the fetus.
c. Treatment includes the instillation of exogenous surfactant down an endotracheal tube of infants weighing less than 1000 g.
d. Using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) supports the infant’s respiratory function.
Answer: b. Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor increases their arterial oxygen before the birth of the fetus.
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