Which finding would the nurse expect when caring for a client with right sided heart failure

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A client with heart disease has been reading on the internet about the anatomy and physiology of the heart and tells the nurse: I'm so confused. The nurse reinforces the pattern of circulation in the body. Which client statement indicated a correct understanding?
A."Blood enters the heart through the ductus arteriosus, flows into the left side of the heart, and exits via the aorta into the systemic circulation."
B."Blood enters the heart from the inferior vena cava; it then flows through the left atrium into the left ventricle, then into the lungs, and back into the aorta."
C."Blood enters the heart from the aorta, flows into the right atrium and right ventricle, through the lungs, then into the left atrium and left ventricle, and finally exits through the superior vena cava."
D."Blood enters the right atrium via the superior and inferior vena cava, flows to the right ventricle and then into the lungs, returns from the lungs to the left atrium and left ventricle, and exits out the aorta."

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Which of the following findings is associated with right

The main sign of right-sided heart failure is fluid buildup. This buildup leads to swelling (edema) in your: Feet, ankles and legs.

What are the symptoms of right

Signs and Symptoms.
Awakening at night with shortness of breath..
Shortness of breath during exercise or when lying flat..
Coughing..
Wheezing..
Difficulty concentrating..
Dizziness..
Fatigue..
Fluid retention causing swelling in the ankles, legs, feet and/or abdomen..

Which of the following symptoms might a client with right

Swelling, fatigue, and shortness of breath are a few hallmarks of right-sided heart failure, and you shouldn't ignore them. Call 911 or visit a local emergency medical center if you notice: sudden shortness of breath while also having chest pain or heart palpitations.

What is right

Right-sided heart failure means that the right side of the heart is not pumping blood to the lungs as well as normal. It is also called cor pulmonale or pulmonary heart disease.

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