The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old infant with a diagnosis of truncus arteriosus. The nurse is aware that surgical repair for truncus arteriosus is done at which of the following times?

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Surgical repair for truncus arteriosus is typically performed within the first few weeks of life to correct the defect and prevent complications such as heart failure or pulmonary hypertension. Waiting beyond this period increases the risk of irreversible damage to the pulmonary vasculature.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 2-Week-Old Infant with a Diagnosis