A patient in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI) has gained 3 kg overnight and has crackles bilaterally in the lungs. Which additional assessment finding requires the nurse's immediate intervention?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
An S3 heart sound indicates ventricular dysfunction and is a significant sign of worsening fluid overload and impending heart failure, requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent further cardiac compromise.
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