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crobinson2013

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Which disorder(s) is/are examples of congenital heart defects? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Arteriosclerosis
  b. Coarctation of the aorta
  c. Septal defects
  d. Valvular defects
  e. Atherosclerosis

Question 2

The nurse in the PACU performs postsurgical assessments on the newly admitted patient every _________ minutes.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Causes of cardiovascular disorders can be congenital or acquired. Narrowing of the aorta (coarc-tation), septal defects, or abnormal cardiac valve formation can occur congenitally. Acquired de-fects include narrowing or hardening of the blood vessels from arteriosclerosis (thickening and loss of elasticity) or atherosclerosis and aneurysms of the large vessels.

Answer to Question 2

15
fifteen

The staff in PACU make postoperative assessments every 15 minutes on the newly admitted pa-tient.



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