A 79-year-old patient is in a heart failure clinic. Which findings would the nurse evaluate as indicating a poor prognosis for this patient?. Select all that apply.

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A low ejection fraction indicates poor heart pumping ability, low sodium levels can suggest severe heart failure or dilutional hyponatremia, and low exercise capacity reflects reduced functional status, all of which are associated with a poor prognosis in heart failure patients.

A 79-Year-Old Patient Is in a Heart Failure Clinic