A neonate in respiratory distress will often dilate his or her nostrils to:

a. facilitate inspiration.
b. nurse more easily.
c. sneeze out amniotic fluid.
d. raise the intrapleural pressure.

A
Dilation of the nostrils will make inspiration easier in the premature neonate. None of the other listed options are affected by dilated nostrils.

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