A client with heart failure is admitted to the hospital for the placement of an implantable defibrillator. The client appears comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with activities of daily living (ADLs)
In which stage of heart failure does the nurse classify this client?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
Answer: C
This client is in Stage III heart failure, or moderate heart failure. In this stage, the client is comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with less than normal physical activity. Also in this stage, surgical intervention includes implantation of a defibrillator.
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