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    Ati Lpn Paediatrics (Nursing Care Of Newborn) Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A) Weight loss is not typically expected in heart failure; fluid retention and weight gain are more common.B) A heart rate of 65/min may be within the normal range for a toddler and does not specifically indicate heart failure.C) Bounding peripheral pulses are not typically associated with heart failure; weak pulses may be more indicative.D) Decreased urine output can occur in heart failure due to reduced cardiac output and poor renal perfusion.

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