A neonate with coarctation of the aorta develops intractable congestive heart failure, acidosis, oliguria, and hypertension. The appropriate action is immediate:
a. cardiac catherization
b. IV digoxin
c. place neonate in a knee chest position
Answer: a. cardiac catherization
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a. 0730 b. 1200 c. 1800 d. 2200
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