The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient with Heart Failure

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that a patient with heart failure is decompensating. Which assessment finding requires an immediate intervention?

• A)Dyspnea at rest
• B)Dry persistent cough
• C)Weak peripheral pulses
• D)Jugular vein distention

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