A patient with acute congestive heart failure presents with jugular vein distention, crackles bilaterally, and dyspnea. The nursing diagnosis with the highest priority would be:
1. activity intolerance.
2. excess fluid volume.
3. anxiety.
4. ineffective coping.
2
Fluid volume excess increases the workload of the heart and interferes with breathing.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A. Disposable gloves B. A gown and face mask C. Goggles, in case of splashing D. All of these