The nurse is working with the parents of an infant who has a small ventricular septal defect. The mother asks if the child will have surgery and, if not, what will be done about this defect
The nurse knows and will share with the parents that small ventricular septal defects are usually treated by: a. immediate surgery
b. surgery at age 3
c. waiting to see if it closes spontaneously in the first 2 years of life
d. inserting an umbrella device or coil by catheterization to close off the defect
C
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A Incorrect. Small ventricular septal defects are not usually treated by immediate surgery.
B Incorrect. Small ventricular septal defects are not usually treated by surgery at age 3.
C Correct. Small ventricular septal defects are usually treated by waiting to see if they close spontaneously, as 75-80% of these defects will close spontaneously.
D Incorrect. Small ventricular septal defects are usually not treated by inserting an umbrella device or coil by catheterization to close off the defect.
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