A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of weakness, fatigue, and nausea. The nurse observes distended neck veins and auscultates rales. The patient states, “I’ve had such trouble sleeping lately, but sleeping in my recliner seems to help.” The nurse anticipates the patient will be diagnosed with which condition?
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