Which statement about the advances in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)of the newborn is false?
A) Administering glucocorticoids to women in preterm labor accelerates the maturation of the fetus's lungs.
B) Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor to increase their arterial oxygen before birth of the fetus.
C) Instilling exogenous surfactant down an endotracheal tube of infants weighing less than 1000g.
D) Supporting the infant's respiratory function by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

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Administering oxygen to mothers during preterm labor to increase their arterial oxygen before birth of the fetus is not a valid treatment for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn. In fact, high levels of oxygen can actually worsen RDS in premature babies. The other choices listed are all valid treatments for RDS.

Which Statement About the Advances in the Treatment of Respiratory