The nurse assessing a patient notes a bounding pulse quality, neck vein distention when supine, presence of crackles in the lungs and increasing peripheral edema. Which disorder do the findings reflect?

The nurse assessing a patient notes a bounding pulse quality, neck vein distention when supine, presence of crackles in the lungs and increasing peripheral edema. Which disorder do the findings reflect?



A. Fluid volume deficit

B. Fluid volume excess

C. Fluid Homeostasis

D. Fluid Dehydration



Answer: B


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