The nurse must be alert for which signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation when caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems?

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

The Nurse Must Be Alert for Which Signs and Symptoms