39. Mrs. Wilson, a 79-year-old woman with a history of hyper…

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39. Mrs. Wilsоn, а 79-yeаr-оld wоmаn with a history of hypertension and heart failure, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for shortness of breath and fatigue. On your morning assessment, you note that she is alert but appears slightly confused. Her skin is pale and cool to the touch. She reports feeling "fluttering in her chest" and being more tired than usual. Her vital signs are: BP: 138/92 mmHg HR: 132 bpm (irregular) RR: 22/min SpO₂: 91% on room air Temp: 98.1°F (36.7°C) Telemetry shows an irregularly irregular rhythm with no identifiable P waves, a narrow QRS complex, and a rapid ventricular rate. The monitor flags the rhythm as atrial fibrillation with RVR (rapid ventricular response). Which of the following is the most serious complication Mrs. Wilson is at risk for due to her atrial fibrillation? A. Chronic fatigue and decreased mobilityB. Development of bradycardia requiring a pacemakerC. Formation of a thrombus leading to a strokeD. Fluid retention and peripheral edema  

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