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The nurse auscultates bibasilar inspiratory crackles in a newly admitted 68 year-old client with a diagnosis of congestive heart disease. Which other finding is most likely to occur?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Peripheral edema. Bibasilar crackles and peripheral edema are common in congestive heart failure due to fluid overload.