ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 4 Questions
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A 4-month-old with a history of ventricular septal defect admitted for failure to thrive
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The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. The infant is admitted for failure to thrive. What supportive measure would the nurse anticipate in an infant with congestive heart failure?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increased caloric density of Formula. Infants with congestive heart failure often have increased caloric needs due to their increased metabolic rate. By increasing the caloric density of the formula, the infant can receive more nutrients in a smaller volume, which helps with weight gain and growth. Oxygen therapy (
B) is important but not the primary supportive measure for congestive heart failure. Sedatives (
C) are not indicated as they can depress respiratory function. Emergent surgical correction (
D) may be necessary in some cases but is not a supportive measure for congestive heart failure.
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