Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1285 of 2368
A child with tetralogy of Fallot becomes more cyanotic and breathes faster and deeper after crying. Which action should the nurse take?
- Place the child on their left side with the knees brought to the chest.
- Place the child flat on the back with the legs straight.
- Place the child sitting upright with the legs hanging down.
- Have the child lie face down with the head turned.
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Correct answer: Place the child on their left side with the knees brought to the chest.
Positioning the child on the left side with knees to the chest helps increase pulmonary blood flow.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Congenital Heart Defects. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026