The nurse is working with the parents of an infant who has a small ventricular septal defect. The mother asks if the child will have surgery and, if not, what will be done about this defect. The nurse knows and will share with the parents that small ventricular septal defects are usually treated by:

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Small ventricular septal defects often close spontaneously in the first 2 years of life, so immediate intervention may not be necessary.

The Nurse Is Working with the Parents of an Infant