A nurse is assessing patients for the presence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A.
1-year old, history of frequent colds
B.
4-year old, blood pressure of 102/36 mm Hg
C.
Infant with history of poor feeding
D.
Toddler with murmur at right sternal border
ANS: B
This child has a wide pulse pressure, which is a sign of PDA. The nurse would assess this child first. Frequent colds and poor feeding can be seen in PDA, but they are vague symptoms and could be related to a number of other conditions. The murmur of a PDA is heard best at the left subclavicular margin.
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