During the first few hours after birth, what is the most accurate statement about the closure of fetal shunts in a newborn?
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Correct answer: Shunt closure is gradual; full circulatory transition takes time
Anatomical closure of fetal shunts may take hours to days after birth, and full transition may require weeks for complete adaptation of shunt flow reversal and pressure changes.
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