When assessing a newborn with infant respiratory distress syndrome, who is receiving surfactant therapy, which finding should alert the nurse of a complication of this medication?
A) Pulmonary edema
B) Development of a new heart murmur
C) Bleeding into the lungs
D) Decreased urinary output

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Surfactant therapy can lead to complications such as pulmonary hemorrhage, which is bleeding into the lungs. This is a known risk associated with the treatment.

When Assessing a Newborn with Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Who