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MDcooper
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A fetus is delivered at 40 weeks' gestation. During labor, the fetal heart monitor shows late decelerations and loss of short- and long-term variability. The membranes are ruptured to expedite the delivery. The fluid is noted to contain meconium. The infant is delivered 45 minutes later. At delivery, the infant appears to be cyanotic and limp. He has poor tone and deep reflexes. Moro's reflex is absent. Ten hours later, he experiences a seizure. Which of the following best explains this infant's perinatal course? A. Encephalopathy from asphyxia B. Inborn error of metabolism C. Respiratory distress D. Subarachnoid hemorrhage E. Werdnig-Hoffman disease
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robin082006
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A BUT STILL COUFUSE ABOUT C
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prathapdoctor
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because of chronic respiratory distress leading to encephalopathy so i will go with A.
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fox
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Its A firm
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chemamr
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A?
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