Question

An infant client is diagnosed with a cyanotic congenital heart defect (CCHD). The nurse knows a cyanotic congenital heart defect is associated with which symptom as reported by the parent?

a. Clubbing of the fingers and swelling of the feet
b. Poor feeding with no or very poor weight gain
c. Increased crying with increased physical activity
d. Warm, pink, dry skin

Answer 1

A cyanotic congenital heart defect (CCHD) is associated with the symptom of cyanosis, which is a blue or purple coloration of the skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

A cyanotic congenital heart defect (CCHD) is associated with the symptom of cyanosis, which is a blue or purple coloration of the skin. Regardless of normal skin pigmentation, individuals with CCHD have an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood. This can cause the skin to appear blue or purple, especially when the infant is active.