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Cardiovascular System disorders

The 2-year-old child diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot is playing in the room and suddenly squats. Which action should the nurse implement?

ExplanationCorrect answer A The squatting position allows blood to stay in the lower extremities, which decreases the work load of the heart. The nurse should stay with the child but leave the child in the squatting position.