Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Edema ( 33 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with chronic pulmonary edema. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect to observe in this client?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. Sudden onset of severe chest pain is not a typical finding in chronic pulmonary edema.

B) Incorrect. Profuse hemoptysis is not a common symptom of chronic pulmonary edema.

C) Correct. Bilateral pitting edema in the lower extremities is a common sign of fluid retention in chronic pulmonary edema.

D) Incorrect. While an increased heart rate may be present, palpitations are not a typical finding in chronic pulmonary edema.




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