Which investigation best confirms Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Chest radiograph of the neonate
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is: chest radiograph of the neonate.
Answer
Chest radiograph of the neonate.
Why not the others: 'Blood culture alone': it looks for sepsis. 'Echocardiography': it assesses the heart. 'Sweat chloride test': it screens for cystic fibrosis.
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