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    Ati rn 402 med surg proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Dependent edema is more commonly seen in right-sided heart failure due to systemic venous congestion. B. A hacking cough, especially at night or when lying down, is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure caused by pulmonary congestion. C. Abdominal distension is typically related to right-sided heart failure causing liver congestion and ascites. D. Jugular venous distention is a sign of right-sided heart failure.

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