An infant receives surfactant via endotracheal (ET)tube at birth for symptoms of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).When will the nurse anticipate seeing improvement of lung function?
A) Immediately
B) Within 3 days
C) 1 to 2 weeks
D) At least 1 month

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In preterm newborns,surfactant can be administered via ET tube at birth or when symptoms of RDS occur,with improvement of lung function seen within 72 hours.

An Infant Receives Surfactant Via Endotracheal (ET)tube at Birth for Symptoms