A 40-year-old pregnant woman is concerned about the health of her unborn child.She has phenylketonuria (PKU) and recently had a viral infection.If the child is born with a congenital heart defect, which of the following is the most likely based on the mother's history? (Select all that apply.)

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The mother's PKU and viral infection increase the risk of congenital heart defects in the child. Coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus are both congenital heart defects that can be caused by PKU and viral infection.

A 40-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Is Concerned About the Health of Her