Which of the following assessment findings is most specific for acute onset of pulmonary edema?
a. Pulmonary crackles c. Pink, frothy sputum
b. Peripheral edema d. Elevated central venous pressure
C
Patients experiencing heart failure and pulmonary edema are extremely breathless and anxious and have a sensation of suffocation. They expectorate pink, frothy sputum and feel as if they are drowning. They may sit bolt upright, gasp for breath, or thrash about. The respiratory rate is elevated, and accessory muscles of ventilation are used, with nasal flaring and bulging neck muscles. Respirations are characterized by loud inspiratory and expiratory gurgling sounds.
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