A Patient Was Admitted with Multiple Trauma Who Has Been

A patient was admitted with multiple trauma who has been volume resuscitated.The nurse suspects the patient is fluid overloaded.Which assessment findings would confirm the nurse's suspicion?

A) Venous filling of the hand veins greater than 5 seconds
B) Distended neck veins in the supine position
C) Presence of orthostatic hypotension
D) Presence of a third heart sound

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