A patient who has heart failure and difficulty breathing is being admitted. Which physical assessments indicate fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)

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Fluid volume excess in heart failure can cause a rapid, bounding pulse, pitting edema, neck vein engorgement, and shortness of breath due to fluid accumulation. Clear lung sounds would not indicate fluid excess.

A Patient Who Has Heart Failure and Difficulty Breathing Is