[Expert Solution]: A baby boy is born at 29 weeks gestation

A baby boy is born at 29 weeks gestation. He weighs 2 kg. He is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with respiratory distress, nasal flaring, and grunting. His oxygen requirement has increased to 70%. What pathologic process should be suspected? – 2pts What medication is indicated, when should it be given, and what is the dosage? -3 pts Would this be considered prophylactic or rescue therapy? 2 pts What patient parameters should be monitored before and after medication administration? – 3 pts