You are caring for a newborn who had prolonged respiratory distress and hypoxia following birth. You recognize that continued hypoxia and subsequent severe acidosis can cause:

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Persistent fetal circulation, also known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), can occur following hypoxia and severe acidosis. This condition is characterized by the failure of the normal circulatory transition that occurs after birth, leading to continued high pulmonary vascular resistance and right-to-left shunting of blood, similar to fetal circulation patterns.

You Are Caring for a Newborn Who Had Prolonged Respiratory