Client Prоfile: Mr. Thоmpsоn is а 72-yeаr-old mаle with a significant medical history including Stage 2 Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and a 30-pack-year smoking history. He arrives at the clinic complaining of progressive shortness of breath, which has become so severe he must sleep propped up on three pillows (orthopnea). He also notes that his shoes feel increasingly tight due to swelling in his ankles. Physical Assessment Findings: Vital Signs: BP 168/96 mmHg, HR 102 bpm (irregularly irregular), RR 26 breaths/min, SpO2 89% on room air. Respiratory: Bilateral crackles auscultated in the lower lung bases. Cardiovascular: Jugular venous distention (JVD) is present at 45 degrees; an S3 gallop is heard at the apex. A harsh, crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur is auscultated at the right second intercostal space, radiating to the carotid arteries. Integumentary: 3+ pitting edema noted in the lower extremities bilaterally; skin on the lower legs appears thin, shiny, and hairless 1. The nurse notes both pulmonary and systemic symptoms. Differentiate between the signs of right-sided and left-sided heart failure present in this patient. 2. The nurse reviews Mr. Thompson's labs. Which specific biomarker would be most useful in confirming the severity of his heart failure, and which laboratory finding might suggest a risk for abnormal clotting (thrombosis) or a recent clot breakdown? 3. Due to his heart failure and decreased mobility, Mr. Thompson is at risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Identify the three components of Virchow’s Triad that contribute to this risk.
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