A Patient Was Admitted with Acute Heart Failure Who Has

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted with acute heart failure who has been receiving diuretic therapy.The nurse suspects the patient is hypovolemic.What auscultatory parameter would confirm the nurse's suspicion?

• A) Hypertension
• B) Third or fourth heart sound
• C) Orthostatic hypotension
• D) Vascular bruit

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