A nurse is assessing patients for the presence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).Which patient should the nurse assess first?
A) 1-year old, history of frequent colds
B) 4-year old, blood pressure of 102/36 mm Hg
C) Infant with history of poor feeding
D) Toddler with murmur at right sternal border

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This child has a wide pulse pressure,which is a sign of PDA.The nurse would assess this child first.Frequent colds and poor feeding can be seen in PDA,but they are vague symptoms and could be related to a number of other conditions.The murmur of a PDA is heard best at the left subclavicular margin.

A Nurse Is Assessing Patients for the Presence of Patent