When the nurse assesses a newborn that has transposition of the great arteries (TGA), the nurse will most likely find which of the following signs or symptoms?

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Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a congenital heart defect where the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed. This condition leads to poor oxygenation of the blood, which is why infants with TGA often appear normal in size and weight but present with acute cyanosis that does not improve with oxygen administration.

When the Nurse Assesses a Newborn That Has Transposition of the Great