Exam 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder

An infant with congestive heart failure is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin).The nurse recognizes a sign of digoxin toxicity,which is:

The nurse explains that the difference between the systolic blood pressure reading and the diastolic blood pressure reading is called the __________ ___________.

What assessment(s)in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? Select all that apply.

When a father asks why his child with tetralogy of Fallot seems to favor a squatting position,the nurse would explain that squatting:

The school nurse recommends a heart healthy diet that limits fats to no more than ____% of the total dietary intake.