A patient diagnosed with pulmonary edema has an elevated JVD and an S₃. Based upon these assessment findings, the nurse suspects this patient is experiencing which type of pulmonary edema?

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An elevated JVD (jugular venous distension) is a common finding in patients experiencing cardiogenic pulmonary edema, which is caused by increased pressure in the lungs due to heart failure. The S₃ is not a recognized medical abbreviation or code, so it does not provide any additional meaningful information in relation to the type of pulmonary edema being experienced. The other options, neurogenic, high altitude, and excessive IV fluid administration, are not typically associated with JVD or pulmonary edema.

A Patient Diagnosed with Pulmonary Edema Has an Elevated JVD