You suspect that a patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is suffering from right ventricular disease. From your assessment, which of the following findings reinforce this suspicion?

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Edema to the feet is a common finding in right ventricular disease because the right ventricle is not able to pump blood effectively, causing fluid buildup in the body's lower extremities. Elevated blood pressure, crackles in both lungs, and a bounding radial pulse are not specific to right ventricular disease and can be present in various other conditions.

You Suspect That a Patient with a History of Chronic