A newborn is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely order which medication?

Name: A newborn is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely order which medication?
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Indomethacin is commonly used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in newborns by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, which is responsible for keeping the ductus arteriosus open.

A Newborn Is Diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus