A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

A. Jugular distention is more commonly associated with right-sided heart failure. B. Dependent edema is typically seen in right-sided heart failure due to systemic venous congestion. C. Nocturnal polyuria can occur in heart failure but is less specific. D. Frothy sputum is a classic sign of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and edema caused by impaired left ventricular function.