A 6-month-old client with a severe congenital heart defect is likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of:

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Heart defects are categorized according to blood flow patterns: (1)increased pulmonary flow,(2)decreased pulmonary flow,(3)obstructed blood flow out of the heart,and (4)mixed blood flow.The child's behavioral patterns,cardiac and respiratory function,fluid status,and growth and development should be assessed.Severe congenital heart defect can lead to the accumulation of fluids which can result in congestive heart failure.

A 6-Month-Old Client with a Severe Congenital Heart Defect Is