Question

the nurse is caring for a newborn with a large ventricular septal defect. the client has undergone pulmonary artery banding. which assessment finding best indicates that the pulmonary artery band is functioning effectively?

Answer 1

The correct answer is breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally.

What is a ventricular septal defect?

A heart-hole known as a ventricular septal defect (VSD) exists. It's a common heart condition that exists from birth (congenital heart defect). The wall dividing the lower chambers of the heart has a hole in it (ventricles).

Blood flow via the heart and lungs is altered by a VSD. Instead of being pumped out to the body, oxygen-rich blood is returned to the lungs. Blood with and without oxygen mixes together. The heart may have to work harder to pump blood as a result of these changes, which could raise blood pressure in the lungs.

Small ventricular septal defects might not have any negative effects. Many small VSDs automatically close. To avoid difficulties, babies with medium or bigger VSDs may require surgery as early as possible.

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