A perinatal nurse is preparing a dose of IV indomethacin for administration to a neonate. What is the most plausible indication for this treatment?
A) Patent ductus arteriosus
B) Tetralogy of Fallot
C) Patent foramen ovale
D) Cardiomyopathy
A
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