A 48 year-old female is admitted to the ED with diaphoresis, jugular venous distension, and 3+ pitting edema in the ankles. These findings are consistent with

A. liver failure.
B. pulmonary embolism.
C. heart failure.
D. electrolyte imbalances


Ans: C. heart failure.

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