A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome.When obtaining the patient's history,which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition?
A) Low birth weight
B) Alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy
C) Premature birth
D) Smoking by the mother during pregnancy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn is more often due to premature birth.
Newborn respiratory distress occurs almost exclusively in premature infants,not low birth weight.
Newborn respiratory distress occurs almost exclusively in premature infants,not from alcohol use by the mother.
Newborn respiratory distress occurs almost exclusively in premature infants,not from smoking by the mother during pregnancy.

A Newborn Has Respiratory Distress Syndrome