A child after surgery for a congenital heart defect develops edema, ascites and weight gain over two days. The nurse recognises these signs as consistent with:
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Correct answer: Decreased cardiac output and heart failure
Post-operative CHD patients are at risk of heart failure due to residual defects or surgical stress; fluid retention and weight gain indicate decreased cardiac output and fluid overload.
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