Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate for a pediatric client who is admitted with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
1. Tachycardia
2. Weight loss
3. Hypertension
4. Bradycardia
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Explanation:
1. Tachycardia is a sign of congestive heart failure because the heart attempts to improve cardiac output by beating faster.
2. The weight, instead of decreasing, increases, because of retention of fluids.
3. Blood pressure does not increase in CHF.
4. Bradycardia is a serious sign and can indicate impending cardiac arrest.
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