The nurse is caring for a premature infant diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which medication should the nurse plan to provide this client?
A) Indomethacin
B) NSAIDS
C) Antidepressant
D) Insulin
Answer: A
Intravenous indomethacin often stimulates the closure of the PDA in premature infants. The infant will most likely not be prescribed an NSAID or an antidepressant. The infant would be prescribed insulin if diabetes were diagnosed.
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