A nursing student is helping the nursery nurses with morning vital signs. A baby born 10 hours ago via cesarean section is found to have moist lung sounds. What is the best interpretation of these data?

B The neonate must have aspirated surfactant. A If this baby was born vaginally, it could indicate a pneumothorax. C The lungs of a baby delivered by cesarean section may sound moist for 24 hours after birth. D The nurse should notify the pediatrician stat for this emergency situation.