A nurse is caring for an infant that has recently been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Which of the following clinical signs would most likely be present?
A. Slow pulse rate
B. Weight gain
C. Decreased systolic pressure
D. Irregular WBC lab values
Answer: B. Weight gain
Weight gain due to fluid accumulation is associated with heart failure and congenital heart defects.
A. Slow pulse rate
B. Weight gain
C. Decreased systolic pressure
D. Irregular WBC lab values
Answer: B. Weight gain
Weight gain due to fluid accumulation is associated with heart failure and congenital heart defects.
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