Which is a clinical manifestation of the systemic venous congestion that can occur with heart failure?
a. Tachypnea
b. Tachycardia
c. Peripheral edema
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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