Case study: Client with acute decompensated heart failure. Which laboratory or diagnostic finding would most strongly support the nurse's concern in this case?

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B. a BNP level consistent with heart-failure exacerbation — A bnp level consistent with heart-failure exacerbation would strongly support the concern identified in this case.

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A. an unchanged screening test from last year

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C. a stable hemoglobin within expected range

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D. normal electrolyte values