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    Ati rn 402 med surg proctored exam

    Which of the following is a manifestation of cor pulmonale contributing to right-sided heart failure?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Cor pulmonale causes right-sided heart failure, leading to systemic venous congestion and dependent edema. B. Chest pain is more commonly associated with left-sided heart issues or coronary artery disease. C. Crackles in the lungs are signs of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion. D. Hypotension is not a typical early sign of cor pulmonale or right-sided heart failure.

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