CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

Which of the following is NOT a sign of isolated right sided heart failure?
  1. Hepatomegaly
  2. Ascites
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Peripheral edema
Explanation
Answer: C - The sign which is absent in isolated right sided heart failure is pulmonary edema. It is a sign of left sided heart failure. Hepatomegaly, ascites and peripheral edema are usually present in right sided heart failure. Children often have combined right and left sided heart failure and have signs of both types of failure.
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