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    Ati nsg234 paediatrics nursing proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing a newborn for manifestations of a large patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Bradycardia is not a typical finding with PDA. B. Cyanosis is more likely to occur with severe heart defects or in situations where there is a right-to-left shunt, which is not typical of PDA. C. Weak pulses are not typical of PDA; instead, bounding pulses may be present. D. A widened pulse pressure (a significant difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure) is commonly seen in large PDA due to the continuous blood flow from the aorta to the pulmonary arteries.

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