The nurse identifies the collaborative problem of potential complication: pulmonary edema for a patient in ADHF. When assessing the patient, the nurse will be most concerned about
A) an apical pulse rate of 106 beats/min.
B) an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air.
C) weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) over 24 hours.
D) decreased hourly patient urinary output.
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