A newborn child is diagnosed with trisomy 18. Which of the following congenital heart defects should the nurse assess for in the infant? (select all that apply)
a. Patent ductus
b. Coarctation of the aorta
c. Atrioventricular canal defect
d. Ventricular septal defect
e. Pulmonary stenosis
ANS: A, D, E
The infant with trisomy 18 could present with a ventricular septal defect, a patent ductus, or pulmonary stenosis.
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