Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
The emergency department nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure who reports dyspnea and a persistent cough. The nurse obtains the client's vital signs and suspects that the client is experiencing which condition? See the image below.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea and persistent cough in CHF suggest pulmonary edema due to fluid backup in the lungs.