Upon auscultating the chest of a 75-year-old patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse hears an S₃ and lung crackles. Because of these findings, the nurse should assess for what other condition?

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S₃ is the sound of a third heart sound and lung crackles are indicative of fluid in the lungs, both of which are common findings in heart failure. Therefore, the nurse should assess for the presence of heart failure in the patient.

Upon Auscultating the Chest of a 75-Year-Old Patient Who Recently