When an infant is in respiratory distress and having retractions, what causes the retractions?
A) a deficiency of oxygen and a surplus of carbon dioxide in the lungs
B) efforts by the infant to take in more air create a negative-pressure pull
C) soft tissue surrounding the ribs and sternum are drawn inward during inspiration
D) changes in electrolyte status in the lungs
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