A Nurse Is Assessing Patients for the Presence of Patent

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing patients for the presence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) .Which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) 1-year old, history of frequent colds
• B) 4-year old, blood pressure of 102/36 mm Hg
• C) Infant with history of poor feeding
• D) Toddler with murmur at right sternal border

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