Which of the symptoms below would alert the nurse that an infant may have a cardiac issue? Select the 3 that apply

Rationale: A. Diaphoresis while eating: Excessive sweating during feeding is a common sign of increased cardiac workload in infants. It indicates that the infant is struggling to meet oxygen demands due to a possible heart problem. B. Small stature for age: Poor growth or failure to thrive often occurs in infants with cardiac issues because their bodies use extra energy to maintain adequate circulation, leading to inadequate weight gain and growth. C. Poor social development: While important to assess, poor social development is generally not a direct indicator of cardiac issues in infants and may be related to other neurological or environmental factors. D. Warm extremities: Warm extremities typically indicate good peripheral perfusion. In cardiac problems, extremities are often cool or mottled due to poor circulation. E. Cyanosis: Cyanosis, or bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, is a classic and important sign of cardiac defects that cause decreased oxygenation of blood, especially in congenital heart disease.