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A nurse assesses a client admitted to the cardiac unit. Which statement by the client alerts the nurse to the possibility of right-sided heart failure?
 
  a. I sleep with four pillows at night.
  b. My shoes fit really tight lately.
  c. I wake up coughing every night.
  d. I have trouble catching my breath.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client in an outpatient clinic. Which statement alerts the nurse to the possibility of left-sided heart failure?
 
  a. I have been drinking more water than usual.
  b. I am awakened by the need to urinate at night.
  c. I must stop halfway up the stairs to catch my breath.
  d. I have experienced blurred vision on several occasions.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Signs of systemic congestion occur with right-sided heart failure. Fluid is retained, pressure builds in the venous system, and peripheral edema develops. Left-sided heart failure symptoms include respiratory symptoms. Orthopnea, coughing, and difficulty breathing all could be results of left-sided heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clients with left-sided heart failure report weakness or fatigue while performing normal activities of daily living, as well as difficulty breathing, or catching their breath. This occurs as fluid moves into the alveoli. Nocturia is often seen with right-sided heart failure. Thirst and blurred vision are not related to heart failure.


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