The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus ...

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The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. Which finding will the nurse assess that is consistent with this diagnosis?
 
  A) Slow heart rate
  B) Expiratory grunt
  C) Wide pulse pressure
  D) Absent femoral pulses

Question 2

The nurse is identifying nursing diagnosis appropriate for a child with pneumonia. Which diagnosis is the most applicable during the acute phase of the illness?
 
  A) Pain related to swelling of abdominal lymph nodes
  B) Altered urinary elimination related to hypervolemic state
  C) Excess fluid volume related to excessive mucus production
  D) Activity intolerance related to poor oxygencarbon dioxide exchange

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
On physical examination, the child with patent ductus arteriosus usually has a wide pulse pressure. The diastolic pressure is low because of the shunt or runoff of blood, which reduces resistance. Manifestations of patent ductus arteriosus do not include a slow heart rate, expiratory grunt, or absent femoral pulses.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Pneumonia interferes with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lung alveoli. This can lead to fatigue and generalized activity intolerance. Pain is not a typical manifestation of pneumonia. Hypervolemia is not associated with pneumonia. Excess fluid volume is also not associated with pneumonia.

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