A Patient Is Diagnosed with Left-Sided Heart Failure

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. What should the nurse include when describing the disease process to this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Pumping action of the heart is impaired.
• B) Filling action of the heart is impaired.
• C) Blood backs up in the left side of the heart.
• D) Extra fluid can build up in the lungs.
• E) Extra fluid can build up in the lower extremities.

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