A nurse is caring for an infant who has Patent ductus arteriosus.

The nurse should identify that the defect is a switch of the following locations of the heart. ( you will find hot spots to select in the artwork below.

Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer)

The correct answer is Choice A.

Choice A rationale: Assisting with intubation is the priority action. A submersion injury can cause respiratory distress or failure, and ensuring a clear airway is critical. Intubation is often necessary to maintain oxygenation and prevent complications like hypoxia or aspiration.

Choice B rationale: Obtaining an ABG sample is important to assess the child’s oxygenation and acid-base balance, but it is not the priority action. Ensuring the airway is clear and secured takes precedence over diagnostic tests.

Choice C rationale: Administering an IV bolus might be necessary for fluid resuscitation if the child is experiencing shock, but establishing and maintaining the airway is the first critical step in managing submersion injuries.

Choice D rationale: Applying warming blankets can be important to prevent hypothermia, especially if the child has been in cold water. However, addressing airway and breathing issues is the top priority before initiating warming measures.

Choice A rationale

A preschool-age child being curious about what happened to the sibling’s body is an age-appropriate response to death. At this age, children often view death as temporary or reversible, and they may be curious about the physical realities of death.

Choice B rationale

A preschool-age child feeling responsible for the sibling’s death is not an age-appropriate response to death. While children at this age may sometimes believe their thoughts or actions can influence events, it’s not typical for them to feel personally responsible for a death.

Choice C rationale

A preschool-age child being able to give a logical explanation for the sibling’s death is not an age-appropriate response to death. Preschoolers typically have a limited understanding of the causes and permanence of death.

Choice D rationale

A preschool-age child viewing the sibling’s death as permanent is not an age-appropriate response to death. Most children in this age group do not understand that death is permanent.