During Assessment of a 72-Year-Old with Ankle Swelling, the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

During assessment of a 72-year-old with ankle swelling, the nurse 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) incompetent jugular vein valves.
• C) elevated right atrial pressure.
• D) jugular vein atherosclerosis.

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