During an Assessment, a Client with Left-Sided Congestive Heart Failure

question 126

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, a client with left-sided congestive heart failure (CHF) and severe shortness of breath tells the nurse about not having enough money to purchase medications. What nursing diagnosis is of the greatest initial importance when planning care?

• A)Excess Fluid Volume
• B)Ineffective Health Management
• C)Noncompliance
• D)Activity Intolerance

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