When reading the chart for a patient with COPD,the nurse notes that the patient has cor pulmonale.The nurse will monitor which of the following to assess for cor pulmonale?

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Jugular vein distension is a common sign of cor pulmonale, which is a complication of COPD that causes right-sided heart failure due to increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Elevated temperature, complaints of chest pain, and clubbing of the fingers are not typically associated with cor pulmonale.

When Reading the Chart for a Patient with COPD,the Nurse