Heart failure is classified into four different stages by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. How is the condition of a client in stage B different from the condition of clients in other stages?

1. The client in stage B is supported by a mechanical circulatory assist device.
2. The client in stage B is undergoing treatment for prior symptoms of heart failure.
3. The client in stage B has a history of a previous myocardial infarction.
4. The client with diabetes mellitus has a family history of cardiomyopathy.


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