You have been called for an 83-year-old female patient who is having difficulty breathing. She informs you that she has congestive heart failure and feels as though she is filling up with fluid. The primary assessment shows her to be alert and oriented with inadequate breathing. Her pulse is rapid and weak, and her skin is cool and dry. When performing a secondary assessment, which sign related to heart failure would you specifically look for when examining this patient's neck?
A) Bruising to the neck
B) Deviated trachea
C) Jugular vein distention
D) Posterior tenderness on palpation
C) Jugular vein distention
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A. Permanent B. Temporary C. Operational D. Construction
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right lateral decubitus ventral decubitus left lateral decubitus dorsal decubitus
When mixing medications, you should NOT a. follow the manufacturer's instructions
b. assume that they are compatible. c. apply sterile technique. d. follow the most strict set of rules.
Never write in pencil when recording in a veterinary medical record.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)