A newborn experiencing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) will demonstrate signs:

a. within minutes of birth.
b. 2-3 hours after birth.
c. within the first 12-24 hours after birth.
d. 24-48 hours after exposure to an infectious organism.

ANS: A
Signs of RDS appear within minutes of birth. Signs of RDS are not associated with an infectious organism.

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