An Infant Has a Continuous Machine-Type Murmur Best Heard at the Left

question 9

Multiple Choice

An infant has a continuous machine-type murmur best heard at the left upper sternal border throughout systole and diastole. The healthcare professional suspects a congenital heart disorder. What other assessment finding is inconsistent with the professional's knowledge about this disorder?

• A)Bounding pulses
• B)Active precordium
• C)Thrill on palpation
• D)Signs of heart failure

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