A child has a large ventricular septal defect (VSD)with left-to-right shunting.Which information about VSDs does the faculty member explain to the nursing student? (Select all that apply.)
A)The child will have obvious cyanosis.
B)A harsh,pansystolic murmur is heard.
C)This is the most common congenital heart defect.
D)Some VSDs can close spontaneously.
E)Transcatheter closure is common.

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A VSD is the most common congenital heart defect and is one of the mildest forms.The murmur of a VSD is harsh,pansystolic,and heard best at the lower left sternal border.Some VSDs can close spontaneously;those that need invasive closure must be surgically repaired.Presently,transcatheter closure is not available.

A Child Has a Large Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)with Left-To-Right