Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Disease ( 40 Questions)

A client brings their toddler to the clinic due to recurrent respiratory infections. The child often presents with a harsh, loud, and continuous heart murmur. What should the nurse recognize about this clinical presentation?


Correct Answer: C

A) This option is incorrect. While heart murmurs can be common and innocent in children, a harsh, loud, and continuous heart murmur requires further evaluation.

B) This option is incorrect. A harsh, loud, and continuous heart murmur is not a normal finding and should be assessed for potential congenital heart diseases.

C) Correct answer. The presence of a harsh, loud, and continuous heart murmur in a child with recurrent respiratory infections is

concerning for potential congenital heart diseases. It may indicate an abnormal blood flow within the heart, which warrants further evaluation and diagnosis.

D) This option is incorrect. Heart murmurs that are harsh, loud, and continuous are not considered benign and require further evaluation and monitoring.




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