Congenital Heart Defects in Children · NCLEX Exam

A child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) would have which hemodynamic problem?

Placing the child supine with the legs extended flat
Placing the child in a knee-chest position, giving oxygen and calming them
Giving a large volume of hypotonic IV fluid only
Doing nothing because the spell resolves on its own

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Correct answer: Placing the child in a knee-chest position, giving oxygen and calming them

HLHS is a cyanotic defect in which the left ventricle, mitral valve, aortic valve or ascending aorta are underdeveloped so systemic circulation is compromised.

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