A newborn is noted to have a systolic murmur and +3 peripheral pulses. What does the nurse suspect is the cause?
a. Patent ductus arteri-osus c. Hypovolemia
b. Diaphragmatic hernia d. Infant prematurity
A
Patent ductus arteriosus is characterized by a systolic murmur and, if symptomatic, includes bounding peripheral pulses and wide pulse pressures. With hypovolemia, the pulse would be weak, not +3.
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