A diabetic mother delivers an infant at 36 weeks' gestation who has Apgar scores of 5 and 6,has central cyanosis,and has a respiratory rate of 66 breaths/minute.What medication does the nurse anticipate the child will receive?
A) Albuterol (Ventolin)
B) Caffeine (Cafergot)
C) Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
D) Surfactant (Surfaxin)

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This child most likely has respiratory distress syndrome (RDS),which is treated with surfactant.

A Diabetic Mother Delivers an Infant at 36 Weeks' Gestation