The Triage Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) Is Admitting

question 7

Multiple Choice

The triage nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) is admitting a client with a history of Class III heart failure. What symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

• A) Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. The client does not experience any limitation of activity.
• B) Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea.
• C) The client is comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea.
• D) Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency occur at rest. Discomfort is increased if any physical activity is undertaken.

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