ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dyspnea. Left-sided heart failure typically results in pulmonary congestion, leading to symptoms like dyspnea due to fluid accumulation in the lungs. Pedal edema (
A) is more common in right-sided heart failure. Enlarged liver (
B) is a sign of right-sided heart failure as well. Neck vein distention (
D) is indicative of right-sided heart failure due to increased right atrial pressure. The focus in left-sided heart failure is on pulmonary symptoms, making dyspnea the most relevant manifestation.
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