Which of the following symptoms suggests CHF in a newborn?: (A) Diaphoresis with feedings, (B) Fever, (C) Cyanosis, (D) Persistent irritability
Answer is A. The signs of congestive hea failure in the newborn are,Tachypnea TachycardiaHepatomegalyDiaphoresisFeeding difficultiesFailure to thriveSigns and symptoms of CHF occur when the hea is unable to meet the metabolic demands of the tissues.Clinical findings are frequently due to homeostatic mechanisms attempt to compensate for this imbalance.