A client comes to the emergency department complaining of coughing and difficulty breathing. The diagnosis is heart failure. The client asks the nurse how difficulty breathing could be a heart problem. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Congestive heart failure can cause difficulty breathing due to fluid buildup in the lungs. The left side of the heart weakens, leading to blood backing up into the lungs, causing pulmonary congestion and breathing difficulties.

A Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Coughing