A nurse is preparing to administer beractant (Survanta)to a premature infant who has respiratory distress syndrome (hyaline membrane disease). The nurse plans to administer the medication by which of the following routes?

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Respiratory distress is common in premature neonates and may be due to lung immaturity as a result of surfactant deficiency. The mainstay of treatment is administration of exogenous surfactant. It is administered by the intratracheal route.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Beractant (Survanta)to a Premature