56) the nurse is assessing an infant with a s...
56) the nurse is assessing an infant with a suspected cardiac defect who has diminished femoral pulses and pale skin. which action should the nurse perform? a). assess for hypertension in upper limbs b). raise the head of the bed to 45 degrees c). initiate 2l oxygen via nasal cannula d). draw the infants knees to the chest.
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# Brief Explanations:
Diminished femoral pulses and pale skin in an infant with a suspected cardiac defect may indicate poor cardiac output and potential hypoxemia. Initiating oxygen via nasal cannula can help improve oxygen - delivery to tissues. Assessing for hypertension in upper limbs (A) is not the first - line action for this immediate presentation. Raising the head of the bed to 45 degrees (B) may not be the most appropriate as it may not address the oxygenation issue. Drawing the infant's knees to the chest (D) is not a relevant intervention for this cardiac - related presentation.
# Answer:
C. Initiate 2L oxygen via nasal cannula