During Assessment of a 72-Year-Old Man with Swelling in His

question 2

Multiple Choice

During assessment of a 72-year-old man with swelling in his ankles,the nurse finds jugular venous distension with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.What does the nurse know this finding indicates?

• A) Decreased fluid volume
• B) Elevated right atrial pressure
• C) Incompetent jugular vein valves
• D) Atherosclerosis of the jugular veins

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