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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increased caloric density of formula. Infants with congestive heart failure due to conditions like ventricular septal defect often have increased metabolic demands. Increasing the caloric density of formula can help meet these demands and promote weight gain. Oxygen therapy (
B) is important but not specific to addressing failure to thrive. Sedatives (
C) are not indicated and can mask signs of distress. Emergent surgical correction (
D) is not a supportive measure for congestive heart failure.
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