A client in heart failure asks the nurse how difficulty breathing is related to a heart problem. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. "The right side of your heart has weakened and blood has entered your lungs."
B. "The right side of your heart has enlarged and cannot effectively pump blood."
C. "What you have is called congestive heart failure."
D. "The left side of your heart is weak and pumps blood too quickly."
E. "The left side of your heart has weakened and blood has entered your lungs."
Ans:
C. "What you have is called congestive heart failure."
E. "The left side of your heart has weakened and blood has entered your lungs."
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