A Patient with a History of Chronic Heart Failure Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Palpate the abdomen.
• B) Assess the orientation.
• C) Check the capillary refill.
• D) Auscultate the lung sounds.

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