Ventricular Septal Defect Nursing - NCLEX Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects

Learn about ventricular septal defect (VSD) nursing care in this comprehensive NCLEX review video. Explore the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, complications, nursing interventions, and treatments for this congenital heart defect. Understand the four types of VSDs: membranous, muscular, outlet, and inlet. Discover how a VSD causes increased blood flow to the lungs and can lead to heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Recognize the risks of untreated VSDs, including Eisenmenger Syndrome. Identify key symptoms such as heart murmurs, growth issues, and breathing difficulties. Master essential nursing interventions, including monitoring heart function, administering medications, and preventing infections. Prepare for NCLEX questions on VSD and enhance your pediatric cardiac care knowledge.