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    Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025
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    The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which of the following assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis? (Select All that Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Decreased urine output → Not a direct sign of PDA; it may indicate other conditions such as heart failure or hypoperfusion. B. Bounding peripheral pulses → PDA causes increased systemic blood flow due to left-to-right shunting, leading to strong, bounding pulses. C. Wide pulse pressure → PDA increases systolic pressure while lowering diastolic pressure, widening the pulse pressure. D. Bradycardia → PDA is more likely to cause tachycardia due to increased cardiac workload. E. Cyanosis of the extremities → PDA primarily causes left-to-right shunting, which does not typically result in cyanosis unless Eisenmenger syndrome (reversal to right-to-left shunting) develops.

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