To improve ventricular contractility in a child with a ventricular septal defect, the nurse would expect to administer:
A) a diuretic.
B) a cardiac glycoside.
C) an ACE inhibitor.
D) an aldosterone receptor blocker.

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Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, are used to improve ventricular contractility by increasing the force of heart muscle contractions.

To Improve Ventricular Contractility in a Child with a Ventricular