A patient with decompensated cor pulmonale would be least likely to have
A. pitting edema of the lower extremities
B. an enlarged spleen
C. distended neck veins
D. pulmonary edema
E. an enlarged liver
aanya.bansal Answered question August 23, 2024
The correct answer is D. pulmonary edema.
Decompensated cor pulmonale is a condition where the right side of the heart fails due to chronic pulmonary hypertension, leading to fluid buildup and congestion. The least likely finding in this condition would be pulmonary edema, which is more commonly associated with left-sided heart failure.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 23, 2024