A 2-hour-old newborn delivered by cesarean section at 38 weeks with clear amniotic fluid has a respiratory rate of 80 with grunting and nasal flaring. The mother experienced preeclampsia while pregnant. What is the most likely cause of this infant's condition?

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Transient tachypnea of the newborn is the most likely cause of the infant's condition, characterized by rapid breathing, grunting, and nasal flaring. It is more common in infants delivered by cesarean section because of delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid.

A 2-Hour-Old Newborn Delivered by Cesarean Section at 38 Weeks