The nurse is obtaining data on an older adult client. What finding may indicate to the nurse the early symptom of heart failure?
A) Decreased urinary output
B) Dyspnea on exertion
C) Hypotension
D) Tachycardia
B
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Left-sided heart failure produces hypoxemia as a result of reduced cardiac output of arterial blood and respiratory symptoms. Many clients notice unusual fatigue with activity. Some find exertional dyspnea to be the first symptom. An increase in urinary output may be seen later as fluid accumulates. Hypotension would be a later sign of decompensating heart failure as well as tachycardia.
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