Which of the following auscultation findings would be associated with a CDH?
1) Bilateral bruits
2) Apical heartbeat heard over the unaffected side
3) Absent breath sounds over the affected area
4) Bowel sounds over the affected area

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CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia) is a condition where abdominal organs herniate into the thoracic cavity due to a defect in the diaphragm. This can lead to apical heartbeat being displaced to the unaffected side (2), absent breath sounds over the area where the intestines or other abdominal organs are located instead of lung tissue (3), and bowel sounds being heard in the chest due to the presence of intestines in the thoracic cavity (4). Bilateral bruits are not typically associated with CDH; they are more indicative of vascular abnormalities.

Which of the Following Auscultation Findings Would Be Associated with a CDH