The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. Which finding will the nurse assess that is consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Slow heart rate
B) Expiratory grunt
C) Wide pulse pressure
D) Absent femoral pulses
C
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On physical examination, the child with patent ductus arteriosus usually has a wide pulse pressure. The diastolic pressure is low because of the shunt or runoff of blood, which reduces resistance. Manifestations of patent ductus arteriosus do not include a slow heart rate, expiratory grunt, or absent femoral pulses.
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