An infant is diagnosed with a small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which of the following is accurate pertaining to this case?
A) The infant has an opening between the right and left atria.
B) The infant will likely have difficulty breathing and difficulty with feeding and gaining weight.
C) The infant has an opening between the pulmonary artery and aorta.
D) The infant will be cyanotic.

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A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition where there is an opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta, which normally closes after birth.

An Infant Is Diagnosed with a Small Patent Ductus Arteriosus