NCLEX-RN QBank Topic: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation

NCLEX Practice Questions: Quiz 171
The nurse is caring for a 2-day-old neonate in the recovery room 30 minutes after surgical correction for the cardiac defect, transposition of the great vessels. Which of the following would alert the nurse to notify the physician?

1. Oxygen saturation of 90%.

2. Pale pink extremities.

3. Warm, dry skin.

4. Femoral pulse of 90 bpm.

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August 30, 2015