An infant delivered via cesarean section at 28 weeks gestational age is unable to maintain her oxygen saturation above 90% despite being on an FiO2 of 0.6. The infant is intubated and started on surfactant replacement therapy. Which of the following MOST accurately describes the mechanism of action of surfactant?
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Question of the Week #119
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