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-A neonate became dusky and developed respiratory distress at the age of 4 days and is diagnosed with a hypoplastic left heart. The surgeon obtains an informed consent from the parents to perform emergency surgery. Which information will the nurse provide to promote parental understanding? Select all that apply.

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A) The left side of the neonate's heart did not develop correctly, and B) The function of the left side of the heart is to pump blood to the body, are accurate statements that explain the condition of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, helping parents understand the nature of the defect. E) A normally existing hole in the wall of the heart at birth will be enlarged, refers to a procedure often involved in the surgical management of this condition to improve blood flow, which is a part of the surgical interventions for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. C) is incorrect because surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome is complex and involves multiple stages; it does not "fix" the problem but rather manages it, and survival into adulthood can be uncertain. D) is incorrect because medical management alone is not sufficient for long-term survival; surgical intervention is necessary.

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