Cathy has just given birth to a little girl. When the nurse tried to feed her or

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Cathy has just given birth to a little girl. When the nurse tried to feed her or bather her, the baby becomes cyanotic. Physical examination indicates no structural deformities. Blood gas levels show only 60% saturation with oxygen, what may be causing this problem 16) a) The infant has malformed digestive system b) The lungs are hyperventilating c) The lungs are hypoventilating d) The cardiovascular supply of the lungs is impaired e) The infant is born with only one lung 17) A response of the body to the excess water is: a) Increased ADH b) Decreased ADH c) Remains same d) Renal failure e) None of the above 18) Hypernatremia causes cellular: a) Dehydration b) Hydration c) Lysis d) Osmotic diuresis e) Enlargement 19) A physiological response to hyponatremia is water movement: a) Out of the cells b) Into the cells c) Into interstitial spaces of the cells d) None of the above e) All of the above

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16) The cardiovascular supply of the lungs is impaired

17) A response of the body to the excess water is increased ADH

18) Hypernatremia causes cellular Dehydration

19) A physiological response to hyponatremia is water movement Into interstitial spaces of the cells

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