Which of the following may be present in the patient with significant fluid volume overload? (Select all that apply.)
a. S3 or S4 may develop.
b. Distention of the hand veins will disappear if the hand is elevated.
c. When testing the quality of skin turgor, the skin will not return to the normal position for several seconds.
d. Tachycardia with hypotension may be present.
e. Dependent edema may be present.
A, E
A gallop and dependent edema are indicative of fluid excess; the other signs are indicative of fluid volume deficit.
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