Any time you encounter jugular venous distention in a patient, you should determine:

A) where the venous obstruction is that is impeding blood return to the heart.
B) what body cavity the patient is bleeding into that is causing lost volume.
C) what condition the patient has that is causing decreased venous pressure.
D) what is happening to the heart to cause such a large increase in preload.


Ans: A) where the venous obstruction is that is impeding blood return to the heart.

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