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A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted to the emergency department with severe dyspnea and a dry, hacking cough. The patient has pitting edema in both ankles, blood pressure (BP) of 170/100, an apical pulse rate of 92, and respirations 28. The most important assessment for the nurse to accomplish next is to
a.   auscultate the lung sounds.
b.   assess the orientation.
c.   check the capillary refill.
d.   palpate the abdomen.
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Thanks for assisting me on this Grinning Face
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Glad you found my input helpful. Please mark the topic solved, otherwise let me know if you need further clarification.
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