The nurse is caring for an infant with breathing difficulty. Upon auscultating, the infant the nurse finds that the infant has a murmur. What suggestion does the nurse give to the parents about infant care?
A. "Use formula milk."
B. "Additional cardiac testing is necessary."
C. "The infant should be wrapped in a thick blanket."
D. "Maintain skin-to-skin contact with the mother."
Answer: B. "Additional cardiac testing is necessary."
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