Situаtiоn: M.S., а 70-yeаr-оld male, has presented with severe оrthopnea and was admitted to the intermediate care unit. Background: The client's medical history includes HTN, Type 2 DM, MI (5 years ago), CKD stage 3, and congestive biventricular heart failure. He was recently hospitalized for pneumonia. Assessment: Assessment reveals severe orthopnea, poor oxygenation (SpO₂ 88% on room air), peripheral edema (+3), jugular venous distension, pulmonary crackles, and abdominal distension with ascites. The patient reports weight gain of 7 lbs (3 kg) over the past week. Lab results are below. Serum Lab Test Normal Range Patient Result BNP
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