Which assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn might have a congenital heart defect?

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Cyanosis, heart murmur, diaphoresis, and tachypnea are common signs of congenital heart defects in newborns. Cyanosis indicates poor oxygenation, a heart murmur can suggest abnormal blood flow, diaphoresis may occur due to increased effort to circulate blood, and tachypnea indicates respiratory distress. Bradycardia is less commonly associated with congenital heart defects in newborns.

Which Assessment Findings Would Lead the Nurse to Suspect That