A nurse is preparing to administer beractant (Survanta)to a premature infant who has respiratory distress syndrome (hyaline membrane disease). The nurse plans to administer the medication by which of the following routes?
  1. Subcutaneous
  2. Intratracheal
  3. Intramuscular
  4. Intradermal
Explanation
Answer: B- Respiratory distress is common in premature neonates and may be due to lung immaturity as a result of surfactant deficiency. The mainstay of treatment is administration of exogenous surfactant. It is administered by the intratracheal route.
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