The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent valve replacement surgery. Which finding should concern the nurse the most?

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Wet lung sounds can indicate pulmonary edema or heart failure, both of which are serious complications after valve replacement surgery. Urine output of 50 mL/hr, a temperature of 99.1°F, and chest tube drainage of 100 mL/hr are within normal or acceptable ranges post-surgery, but wet lung sounds require immediate attention.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Underwent Valve Replacement