A Client Is Being Treated for Congestive Heart Failure

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is being treated for congestive heart failure. Which of the following physical findings would lead the RN to believe the client's condition has not improved?

• A) Temperature of 37°C.
• B) Moderate amount of clear thin mucous.
• C) Wheezing of breath sounds in all lobes.
• D) Pulse oximetry reading of 96%.

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