When examining a newborn for cardiac defects, the pediatrician explains to the nurse that the baby's tricuspid valve is displaced into the right ventricle. The nurse knows this condition is called:
A) tetrology of fallot.
B) Epstein malformation.
C) Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome.
D) total anomalous pulmonary venous return.
B
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A) Ensure the weights hang freely over the end of the bed. B) Lift the weights when assisting client to move up in bed. C) Keep the leg in traction externally rotated. D) Instruct the client to do ankle rotation exercises.
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Which procedures and interventions should be the focus of this team's work? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Biopsies 2. Tumor manipulation during surgery 3. External beam radiation 4. Brachytherapy 5. Use of pressure bandages postoperatively