The Parents of a Child with Transposition of the Great

question 58

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with transposition of the great vessels ask the nurse why the child looks blue.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Her body gets blood that doesn't have much oxygen."
• B) "Her lungs are underdeveloped and underperfused."
• C) "She is not able to regulate her temperature and is cold."
• D) "This is very unusual for this condition, so I'll ask the doctor."

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