In RDS all of the following statements are true except: (A) Usually occurs in infants born before 34 weeks of gestation, (B) Is more common in babies born to diabetic mothers, (C) Leads to cyanosis, (D) Is treated by administering 100% oxygen
Answer is D. Administration of 100% oxygen may increase the O2 load on fetal lung tissue. Hence, it is not given . Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition