The nurse anticipates that an older patient with right-sided heart failure would exhibit which symptoms? Select all that apply.
1. Pallor
2. Edema
3. Wheezing
4. Exertional dyspnea
5. Neck vein distention
2. Edema
4. Exertional dyspnea
5. Neck vein distention
Explanation: 1. Pallor is not a specific symptom of right-sided heart failure.
2. Physical signs of right-sided heart failure include edema in the extremities.
3. Wheezing is not a specific symptom of right-sided heart failure.
4. Exertional dyspnea is a specific symptom of right-sided heart failure.
5. Physical signs of right-sided heart failure include dilated neck veins.
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