When Assessing a Newborn Infant Who Is Just 5 Minutes

question 30

Multiple Choice

When assessing a newborn infant who is just 5 minutes old,the nurse knows that which of the following would be true?

• A)The left ventricle is larger and weighs more than the right.
• B)The circulation of a newborn is identical to that of an adult.
• C)There is an opening in the atrial septum where blood can flow into the left side of the heart.
• D)The foramen ovale closes just minutes before birth and the ductus arteriosus closes immediately after.

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