The Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Coughing

question 1

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

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