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A baby is born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation by caesarean delivery done for fetal distress. Neonate develops tachypnea, flaring, subcostal and intercostal retractions immediately after birth. Chest radiography shows bilateral, diffuse, ground glass appearance, air bronchograms and poor lung expansion. What is the best treatment plan in the present case?

AOxygen therapy
BSurfactant administration and respiratory support
CEmergency surgical repair of tracheoesophageal fistula
DOnly observation at this point
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