What would be a typical finding on a patient with heart failure during a physical assessment?

Wheezing is a typical finding in patients with heart failure due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leading to pulmonary congestion. This fluid can cause bronchial irritation and narrowing, which may manifest as wheezing during a physical assessment. Patients in heart failure often experience difficulty breathing, especially during exertion or when lying flat (orthopnea), and may present with crackles or rales upon auscultation. The presence of wheezing indicates that the heart is unable to effectively pump blood, resulting in fluid buildup and respiratory complications.

The other options do not commonly present in heart failure. Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not typical for heart failure, which often may be associated with tachycardia instead. Jaundice is more indicative of liver dysfunction rather than heart failure. A positive Homan's sign, which suggests the presence of deep vein thrombosis, is not a direct finding associated with heart failure. Therefore, the presence of wheezing in a patient with heart failure is a significant indicator of the disease's impact on respiratory function.