Jugular venous distention is one sign of which of the following?

Jugular venous distention is one sign of

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Aangina pectoris
Bmyocardial infarction
Cright-sided heart failure
Dleft-sided heart failure

✓ Correct answer: C. right-sided heart failure Backward <strong>failure of the right ventricle</strong> results in excess fluid that accumulates in the body, often in dependent extremities. This may cause jugular venous distention, enlargement of the liver, and possible abdominal distention in severe cases.

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