Which of the following symptoms would an 18-month-old child exhibit when experiencing left-sided heart failure?

1. Tachypnea
2. Tachycardia
3. Syncope
4. Nausea and vomiting


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1. Tachypnea is caused by the pooling of secretions and increased incidence of congestive heart disease.
2. Tachycardia is a late sign of left-sided heart failure.
3. Syncope is not a sign of left-sided heart failure.
4. Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of left-sided heart failure.

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