A patient is admitted who is pregnant and has a congenital cardiac disorder.The patient is experiencing complications that include dysrhythmias,heart failure,and thromboembolism.The nurse recognizes that these are symptoms of which condition?
A) Atrial septal defect
B) Ventricular septal defect
C) Patent ductus arteriosus
D) Mitral stenosis

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The most common complications seen with atrial septal defect (ASD)are dysrhythmias,heart failure,and thromboembolism.Complications of ventricular septal defect include tachycardia,heart failure,and pulmonary hypertension.Complications of patent ductus arteriosus include large left-to-right shunts,causing congestive heart failure or pulmonary hypertension.Complications of mitral stenosis include thromboembolism; heart failure; and arrhythmias,especially atrial fibrillation.

A Patient Is Admitted Who Is Pregnant and Has a Congenital