A client with chronic heart failure is able to continue with his regular physical activity and does not have any limitations as to what he can do
According to the New York Heart Association (NYHA), what classification of chronic heart failure does this client have? A) Class I (Mild)
B) Class II (Mild)
C) Class III (Moderate)
D) Class IV (Severe)
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Class I is when ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitations, or dyspnea. The client does not experience any limitation of activity. Class II (Mild) is when the client is comfortable at rest, but ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, heart palpitations, or dyspnea. Class III (Moderate) is when there is marked limitation of physical activity. The client is comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitations, or dyspnea. Class IV (Severe), the client is unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency occur at rest. Discomfort is increased if any physical activity is undertaken.
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