During Data Collection,the Nurse Learns That a Patient with Chronic

question 40

Multiple Choice

During data collection,the nurse learns that a patient with chronic cardiac problems and diabetes has gained 5 pounds of weight over 3 days and is experiencing fatigue when climbing stairs.Upon inspection,the nurse notes edema of the lower extremities.What health problem do these symptoms suggest that the nurse should report to the physician?

• A) Acute heart failure
• B) Myocardial infarction
• C) Left-sided heart failure
• D) Right-sided heart failure