A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. He develops atelectasis because of:
A) lack of surfactant.
B) pulmonary edema.
C) airway obstruction.
D) pulmonary fibrosis.

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Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns is caused by deficient or immature surfactant production. Surfactant is essential for maintaining the stability of alveoli and preventing their collapse, leading to atelectasis.

A Newborn Has Respiratory Distress Syndrome