A Patient with Acute Congestive Heart Failure Has Jugular Vein

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute congestive heart failure has jugular vein distention,crackles bilaterally,and dyspnea.The nursing diagnosis with the highest priority would be:

• A) Activity intolerance
• B) Excess fluid volume
• C) Anxiety
• D) Ineffective coping

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