While Assessing a 68-Yr-Old with Ascites,the Nurse Also Notes Jugular

question 20

Multiple Choice

While assessing a 68-yr-old with ascites,the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient's bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates

• A)decreased fluid volume.
• B)jugular vein atherosclerosis.
• C)increased right atrial pressure.
• D)incompetent jugular vein valves.

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