What assessment finding would indicate the patient's left-sided heart failure is worsening?
A) Increased jugular venous pressure
B) Liver enlargement
C) Increased crackles in lung fields
D) Increased pulse rate
C
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Fluid may accumulate in the lungs due to left sided heart failure. Patients may evidence dyspnea, tachypnea, and orthopnea. Right-sided failure would include increased jugular venous pressure and liver enlargement. Pulse rate could increase or decrease depending on medications administered.
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