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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

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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?

Subcutaneous
Intratracheal
Intramuscular
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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