An Infant with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Is Having a Hypercyanotic

question 16

Multiple Choice

An infant with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is having a hypercyanotic episode ("tet" spell) . Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement?

• A)Administer oxygen.
• B)Place the child in knee-chest position.
• C)Administer morphine and propranolol intravenously as ordered.
• D)Draw blood for a serum hemoglobin.
• E)Administer Benadryl as ordered.

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