Which of the following assessment might be seen in a patient with CHF? Select all that apply.
A. clubbing of the nail bed
B. Crackles in the bases of the lungs
C. vesicular breath sounds
D. pitting of ankles
Answer:
A. clubbing of the nail beds
B. crackles in the bases of the lungs
D. pitting of ankles
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