A 2-Month-Old Infant with a Congenital Heart Defect Is Admitted

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 2-month-old infant with a congenital heart defect is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with congestive heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?

• A) Monitor respirations during active periods.
• B) Give larger feedings less often to conserve energy.
• C) Organize activities to allow for uninterrupted sleep.
• D) Force fluids appropriate for age.

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