Read the Following Excerpt from a Patient's Health Record: Sharon's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Sharon's symptoms were consistent with congestive heart failure. It was decided to surgically correct her VSD. She underwent a sternotomy and atriotomy for patch placement in the ventricular septum to correct her VSD. This was performed with cardiopulmonary bypass. Sharon tolerated the procedure well and is now being admitted for postoperative observation and care. According to this patient's medical history, which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) As part of the surgery, the surgeon made an incision in Sharon's sternum and the upper chamber of her heart.
• B) Sharon had symptoms that are consistent with heart failure characterized by the heart cavity being unable to pump all the blood out of itself.
• C) Sharon has a congenital heart defect.
• D) Sharon has a surgery to bypass an artery in the heart.
• E) Sharon's symptoms were consistent with CHF.

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