For what reason might a newborn infant with a cardiac defect,such as coarctation of the aorta,that results in a right-to-left shunt receive prostaglandin E??
A) To decrease inflammation
B) To control pain
C) To decrease respirations
D) To improve oxygenation

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Prostaglandin E? is given to infants with a right-to-left shunt to keep the ductus arteriosus patent.This will improve oxygenation.It is not given for inflammation,pain,or to decrease respirations.

For What Reason Might a Newborn Infant with a Cardiac