A nurse should question which of the following orders for a child with a known ASD?
1. A transesophogeal ultrasound
2. Digoxin
3. EKG
4. All are appropriate orders for a child with an ASD.
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1. The ultrasound allows for the entire heart to be viewed in order to find the exact location of the ASD.
2. Digoxin will help with the cardiac output.
3. An EKG will help identify heart function.
4. All the orders would be appropriate for the child because each aids in gathering all the information needed for proper treatment of the defect.
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