During admission assessment, Ms J has all of these findings. For which finding should you notify the health care provider immediately?
a. bilateral pitting ankle and calf edema 2+
b. crackles in both lower and middle lobes
c. dry and peeling skin on both feet
d. faint but palpable pedal and post tibial pulses
Answer: b. crackles in both lower and middle lobes
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