The Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Coughing

question 7

Multiple Choice

The client comes to the emergency department complaining of coughing and difficulty breathing. The client's diagnosis is heart failure. He asks the nurse how difficulty breathing could be a heart problem. What is the best response by the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) "The right side of your heart has weakened and blood has entered your lungs."
• B) "The right side of your heart has enlarged and cannot effectively pump blood."
• C) "The left side of your heart is weak and pumps blood too quickly."
• D) "The left side of your heart has weakened and blood has entered your lungs."
• E) "What you have is called congestive heart failure."

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