During a Physical Assessment of an At-Risk Patient,what Is the Most

question 11

Multiple Choice

During a physical assessment of an at-risk patient,what is the most likely cause of assessment findings that include generalized edema,crackles at the base of the lungs,and some pulse irregularity?

• A) Euglycemia
• B) Rheumatic fever
• C) Pneumonia
• D) Cardiac decompensation

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