The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which assessment findings indicate the patient is currently experiencing class 2 heart failure?

Question

1. Fatigue with physical activity
2. Palpitations with physical activity
3. No symptoms with physical activity
4. Dyspnea with physical activity
5. Angina at rest

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: Patients experiencing class 2 heart failure often experience fatigue.
Rationale 2: Patients experiencing class 2 heart failure often experience palpitations.
Rationale 3: Patients experiencing no symptoms with physical activity are classified as having class 1 heart failure.
Rationale 4: Patients experiencing class 2 heart failure often experience dyspnea.
Rationale 5: Patients experiencing class 4 heart failure are unable to perform physical activity and have symptoms at rest.