A nurse is monitoring a child after an interventional catheterization for PDA.Before the procedure,blood pressure was 98/42 mm Hg.After the procedure,blood pressure was 98/74 mm Hg.One hour later,the blood pressure is 96/34 mm Hg.What action by the nurse is best?
A) Administer epinephrine (Adrenalin).
B) Contact the provider.
C) Document the findings.
D) Give a rapid fluid bolus.

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After an interventional PDA repair,the child's pulse pressure should be normal (<40 mm Hg).Children with PDA usually have widened pulse pressure,which is normalized with correction.If the pulse pressure widens again the provider should be notified,as this may signal device embolization or dislodgement.

A Nurse Is Monitoring a Child After an Interventional Catheterization