A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child with a known atrial septal defect. Identify what the nurse should expect to see in the assessment
1. An increased heart rate
2. An increased respiratory rate
3. Lower oxygen saturation
4. A lower heart rate
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1. The heart rate will be a normal rate for a 4-year-old child.
2. The respiratory rate will be a normal rate for a 4-year-old child.
3. Oxygen saturations are expected to be lower because of the leakage caused by the defect.
4. The heart rate will be a normal rate for a 4-year-old child.
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