A Bounding Pulse in an Infant May Be Associated With

question 6

Multiple Choice

A bounding pulse in an infant may be associated with:

• A) patent ductus arteriosus.
• B) coarctation of the aorta.
• C) decreased cardiac output.
• D) peripheral vaso-occlusion.

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