{"id":140834,"date":"2024-09-20T05:53:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T05:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=140834"},"modified":"2024-09-20T05:53:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T05:53:37","slug":"a-nurse-is-assessing-a-child-with-a-congenital-heart-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/a-nurse-is-assessing-a-child-with-a-congenital-heart-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assessing a child with a congenital heart disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is assessing a child with a congenital heart disease. Which symptom requires immediate intervention?<br>A.<br>Mild cyanosis during crying or feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Occasional heart palpitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Fatigue after physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>A heart murmur audible throughout systole and diastole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. A heart murmur audible throughout systole and diastole.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Congenital heart disease (CHD) can present in various ways, depending on the type and severity of the defect. A heart murmur audible throughout both systole and diastole is concerning because it suggests significant blood flow turbulence, which can occur with more severe cardiac defects like patent ductus arteriosus, aortic regurgitation, or aortic stenosis. Continuous murmurs require immediate evaluation, as they may indicate a hemodynamically significant defect, leading to compromised cardiac function and circulation. Untreated, such conditions can rapidly worsen, causing heart failure or other life-threatening complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms listed, while concerning, are less urgent compared to a continuous murmur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Mild cyanosis during crying or feeding<\/strong>: Cyanosis, a bluish tint to the skin, occurs due to reduced oxygenation. While cyanosis in infants with CHD may indicate hypoxemia, mild cyanosis that occurs only during specific activities such as crying or feeding can be somewhat expected in children with CHD. It still requires medical attention but is not as emergent as a continuous murmur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Occasional heart palpitations<\/strong>: Palpitations are often reported by children with various forms of CHD but can also be due to anxiety or dehydration. While concerning, they are not typically indicative of an acute life-threatening situation and can be investigated further in a non-emergent setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Fatigue after physical activity<\/strong>: Fatigue is common in children with CHD, as their heart may be less efficient at pumping blood. It requires careful management but does not necessarily indicate an acute or life-threatening situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the continuous murmur (D) is the most immediate concern, warranting further cardiac evaluation and possible intervention to prevent complications like heart failure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is assessing a child with a congenital heart disease. Which symptom requires immediate intervention?A.Mild cyanosis during crying or feeding. B.Occasional heart palpitations. C.Fatigue after physical activity. D.A heart murmur audible throughout systole and diastole. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is: D. 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