Heart failure (HF) is a problem after the child has had a congenital heart defect repaired. The nurse knows a sign of HF is what?
a. Wheezing
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Increased urine output
d. Decreased heart rate
ANS: A
A clinical manifestation of heart failure is wheezing from pulmonary congestion. The blood pressure decreases, urine output decreases, and heart rate increases.
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