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A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure. The latest laboratory report shows a B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) of 850 pg/mL (Reference: <100 pg/mL).
Which physical finding most closely correlates with this laboratory trend?
- Flat neck veins and a skin turgor that remains tented when pinched.
- Fever, increased white blood cell count, and productive cough.
- Bibasilar crackles, increased work of breathing, and peripheral edema.
- Hyperactive bowel sounds and a serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L.
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