A 1-year-old female with a ventricular septal defect is experiencing congestive heart failure. Which of the following will most likely occur?
A) Failure to thrive and periorbital edema
B) Edema to the hands and feet
C) Weight loss and jaundice
D) Flat neck veins and increased urinary output

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Congestive heart failure is typically characterized by symptoms such as poor weight gain, sweating, and respiratory distress in infants. Periorbital edema is a common symptom in pediatric patients with congestive heart failure. Edema to the hands and feet may occur, but is not the most likely symptom. Weight loss and jaundice are not typical symptoms of congestive heart failure. Flat neck veins and increased urinary output are also not typical symptoms of congestive heart failure in infants.

A 1-Year-Old Female with a Ventricular Septal Defect Is Experiencing