A client has been diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. The nurse collects the following data: peripheral edema, abdominal bloating, bradycardia, bilateral crackles, weight loss, and a cough
Which of the data would be indicative of left-sided heart failure? 1. Cough
2. Bradycardia
3. Abdominal bloating
4. Weight loss
Cough
Rationale: A cough and bilateral crackles would be indicative of left-sided heart failure. Peripheral edema and abdominal bloating would be indicators of right-sided heart failure. Tachycardia would be a symptom of heart failure, not bradycardia. Weight loss could be a symptom of right-sided heart failure, since these clients report loss of appetite. However, there is usually enough fluid gain to mask any actual nutritional deficits.
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