Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question

An adult client is admitted with a diagnosis of left-sided congestive heart failure. Which assessment finding would most likely be present?

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Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of left-sided congestive heart failure due to pulmonary congestion. Distended neck veins, hepatomegaly, and pitting edema are more associated with right-sided heart failure.