A newborn presents with the symptoms of cyanosis, rapid breathing, and agitation. The chest x-ray shows a boot-shaped heart. Which immediate intervention does the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider?

1. Performing cardiac catheterization
2. Administering a low dose of intravenous digoxin
3. Inserting a pulmonary stent to open the ductus arteriosus
4. Performing interventional balloon dilation angioplasty


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