What diagnostic parameter is most often used to confirm the diagnosis of RDS?
a. Arterial blood gases
b. Chest radiograph
c. Pulmonary function test
d. Serum enzymes
ANS: B
Definitive diagnosis of RDS usually is made with chest radiography.
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