What will happen to a patient with total anomalous pulmonary venous return if administered inhaled nitric oxide
I.Improved cardiac output
II.Constricted pulmonary vasculature
III.Worsened cardiac output
IV.Dilated pulmonary vasculature

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Inhaled nitric oxide dilates the pulmonary vasculature, which can worsen cardiac output in total anomalous pulmonary venous return by increasing pulmonary blood flow and reducing systemic blood flow.

What Will Happen to a Patient with Total Anomalous Pulmonary