The nurse knows that one of the most likely symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) in infants is:
1. Jugular vein distention (JVD).
2. Decreased blood pressure.
3. Periorbital edema.
4. Diaphoresis with feedings.
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1. JVD is not a symptom of CHF in infants.
2. Increased, not decreased, blood pressure is an indicator of CHF.
3. Although periorbital edema occurs in infants with prolonged CHF, it is not a likely symptom of CHF.
4. This is the most common symptom due to sympathetic stimulation.
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