Hearth Failure

Match the type of e heart failure (right-sided versus left-sided) with the appropriate assessment findings. Some assessment findings apply to both.

Heart Failure Assessment Finding

1. Right-sided failure a. Dyspnea

2. Left-sided failure b. Jugular vein distention

c. Pitting dependent edema

d. Productive cough

e. Ascites

f. Hepatomegaly

g. Crackles

h. Pulsus alternans

i. Weight gain

j. Orthopnea

k. Nasal flaring

l. Anorexia/nausea/vomiting

2.. Is It Angina or a Myocardial Infarction?

Complete the following table with pertinent information related to determining whether a client is experiencing angina and/or myocardial infarction

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