A nurse refers which child for further assessment?
a. A 2-year-old who has a jugular venous hum after playing
b. A 4-year-old who has a resting heart rate of 100
c. A 5-year-old who positions herself in a squat after running a few feet
d. A 7-year-old who has a strong femoral pulse readily detected on palpation
ANS: C
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