Which symptom is commonly assessed by the nurse when a patient has left ventricular heart failure?
a. Weight gain
b. Swelling in the legs
c. Jugular vein distention
d. Crackles in the lungs
D
When the left ventricle fails, less blood is pumped out to the body and backs up into the pulmo-nary system causing signs of pulmonary congestion such as crackles and wheezes. Weight gain, peripheral swelling, and jugular vein distention are all signs of right ventricular failure.
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a. Reconnect the ends after wiping them with antiseptic wipes. b. Put the ends down. Call for the nurse. c. Get a new drainage bag. d. Change the drainage system.