The nurse must be alert for which signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation when caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems?
A) A regular heart rate and hypertension
B) An increased urinary output,tachycardia,and slow respirations
C) Shortness of breath,bradycardia,and hypertension
D) Frequent cough;crackles;and an irregular,weak pulse

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Signs of cardiac decompensation include crackles;an irregular,weak,rapid pulse;generalized edema;and frequent cough.A regular heart rate and hypertension are not generally associated with cardiac decompensation.Tachycardia would indicate cardiac decompensation;increased urinary output and slow respirations would not.Shortness of breath would indicate cardiac decompensation;bradycardia and hypertension would not.

The Nurse Must Be Alert for Which Signs and Symptoms