The patient has right-sided heart failure. Which finding will the nurse expect when performing an assessment?
a. Peripheral edema
b. Basilar crackles
c. Chest pain
d. Cyanosis
ANS: A
Right-sided heart failure results from inability of the right side of the heart to pump effectively, leading to a systemic backup. Peripheral edema, distended neck veins, and weight gain are signs of right-sided failure. Basilar crackles can indicate pulmonary congestion from left-sided heart failure. Cyanosis and chest pain result from inadequate tissue perfusion.
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