Which finding would support the diagnosis of heart failure (HF)?

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1. The RA/CVP are increased with rising pressures to push through the inadequate pumping that occurs with heart failure from systemic venous pressure elevations from ascites and peripheral edema.
2. With heart failure, the backup of fluid from inadequate pumping results in increased PCWP because the heart has to pump harder to push through the rising capillary pressures on the venous side from peripheral edema and ascites.
3. Cardiac output is decreased with heart failure because the preload volume continues to rise with a less efficient pump to remove the blood.
4. Peripheral vasoconstriction occurs, and capillary refills are sluggish and delayed.

Which Finding Would Support the Diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF)