A Patient with a History of Chronic Heart Failure Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is admitted to the emergency department with severe dyspnea and a dry,hacking cough. Which action should the nurse do first?

• A)Auscultate the abdomen.
• B)Check the capillary refill.
• C)Auscultate the breath sounds.
• D)Ask about the patient's allergies.

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