Which Assessment Finding Indicates That a Patient's Heart Failure (HF)

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding indicates that a patient's heart failure (HF) is worsening?

• A) An increase in O₂ saturation to greater than 90%
• B) A decrease in heart rate to 66 bpm
• C) The onset of atrial fibrillation
• D) Louder S₁ and S₂ heart sounds

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