The abdominojugular reflux test determines the presence of
a. right ventricular failure.
b. hypoxemia.
c. liver failure.
d. pitting edema.
A
The abdominojugular reflux sign can assist with the diagnosis of right ventricular failure. A positive abdominojugular reflux sign is an increase in the jugular venous pressure (CVP equivalent) of greater than 3 cm sustained for at least 15 seconds.
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