An infant has a continuous machine-type murmur best heard at the left upper sternal border throughout systole and diastole. The healthcare professional suspects a congenital heart disorder. What other assessment finding is inconsistent with the professional's knowledge about this disorder?
A)Bounding pulses
B)Active precordium
C)Thrill on palpation
D)Signs of heart failure

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A machine-type murmur is a classic sign of a PDA. Other manifestations include bounding pulses, an active precordium, a thrill on chest palpation, and signs of pulmonary overcirculation.

An Infant Has a Continuous Machine-Type Murmur Best Heard at the Left