A neonate is born apneic with shallow, ineffective respirations and his blood flow continues to be shunted though the foramen ovale and ductus ateriosus, completely bypassing the lungs. What is this condition?
A) inconsistent fetal circulation
B) no fetal circulation
C) persistent fetal circulation
D) fetal hemolytic anemia
C
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