A clinical manifestation of the systemic venous congestion that can occur with congestive heart failure is:
a. Tachypnea. c. Peripheral edema.
b. Tachycardia. d. Pale, cool extremities.
ANS: C
Peripheral edema, especially periorbital edema, is a clinical manifestation of systemic venous congestion. Tachypnea is a manifestation of pulmonary congestion. Tachycardia and pale, cool extremities are clinical manifestations of impaired myocardial function.
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