Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for a client with heart failure?
A. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased peripheral blood flow secondary to decreased cardiac output.
B. Activity intolerance related to increased cardiac output.
C. Decreased cardiac output related to structural and functional changes.
D. Impaired gas exchange related to decreased sympathetic nervous system activity.
Answre:
A. Ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased peripheral blood flow secondary to decreased cardiac output.
C. Decreased cardiac output related to structural and functional changes.
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