A 5-year-old child who had a repair for transposition of the great arteries shortly after birth is growing normally and has been asymptomatic since the surgery. The primary care nurse practitioner (PNP)notes mild shortness of breath with exertion and, upon questioning, learns that the child has recently reported dizziness. What will the nurse practitioner do?

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The presence of mild shortness of breath and dizziness in a child who had a repair for transposition of the great arteries shortly after birth raises concern for potential cardiac complications. Referral to a cardiologist is necessary for further evaluation and management.

A 5-Year-Old Child Who Had a Repair for Transposition of the Great