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6 years ago
A client is brought to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath. Assessment reveals a full, bounding pulse, severe edema, and audible crackles in lower lung fields bilaterally. What is the client's most likely diagnosis?
 
  A)
  Hyponatremia
  B)
  Fluid volume excess
  C)
  Electrolyte imbalance: hypocalcemia
  D)
  Hyperkalemia
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6 years ago
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Peripheral and pulmonary edema as well as a bounding pulse and dyspnea are indicators of fluid volume overload.
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