A patient newly diagnosed with heart failure is admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes a pulse of 90 beats/min. The nurse will observe this patient closely for:
A) decreased urine output.
B) increased blood pressure.
C) jugular vein distension.
D) shortness of breath.

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As the heart rate increases, ventricular filling decreases, and cardiac output and renal perfusion decrease. Tachycardia does not elevate blood pressure. Jugular vein distension and shortness of breath occur with fluid volume overload.

A Patient Newly Diagnosed with Heart Failure Is Admitted to the Hospital