During a well child assessment, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) auscultates a harsh, blowing grade IV/VI murmur in a 6-month-old infant. What will the nurse practitioner do next?

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A grade IV/VI murmur in a 6-month-old infant requires further evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist to identify the cause and determine the appropriate treatment plan. While obtaining a complete blood count, electrocardiogram, and chest radiograph may provide additional information, they are not the primary next step in the management of a potential cardiac condition.

During a Well Child Assessment, the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse