Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
An emergency department nurse is caring for a client who presented with fatigue, muscular weakness, and dyspnea. Upon assessment, the client was noted to be coughing frequently and sitting in a tripod position. A subsequent diagnosis of left ventricular failure was made. The nurse understands that manifestations of left-sided heart failure present as respiratory issues because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to respiratory symptoms like dyspnea and cough.