Which fetal risk is most directly associated with a pregnancy complicated by premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at 32 weeks?
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Correct answer: Respiratory distress syndrome from prematurity
PROM leading to preterm delivery increases the risk of respiratory distress syndrome due to immature lungs.
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