While Transferring a Patient with Heart Failure from the Bed

question 8

Multiple Choice

While transferring a patient with heart failure from the bed to a chair, the nurse stops and decides to keep the patient in bed. What patient manifestation indicated to the nurse that this patient's status was deteriorating? Select all that apply.

• A) Respiratory rate 30
• B) Heart rate 134 on the cardiac monitor
• C) Gasping for breath
• D) Productive cough
• E) Jugular vein distention

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