**Question**: With which of the following patients should you remain alert to the possible development of right-sided heart failure?a) 68-year-old man with dehydration 5 years after having a myocardial infarctionb) 60-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasec) 27-year-old woman taking excessive amounts of thyroid hormone to promote weight lossd) 40-year-old woman who broke an ankle while training for a marathon**Explanation**: This question asks you to identify which patient may require vigilance for the development of right-sided heart failure, based on their current health conditions or medical history. Right-sided heart failure can be caused by different factors that may stress or damage the heart's function. Consider the risk factors associated with each condition presented in the choices.

Right sided heart failure: The portion of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs, where it receives…

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