A Patient Is Diagnosed with Left-Sided Heart Failure

A patient is diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. What should the nurse include when describing the disease process to this patient? Select all that apply.

A) Pumping action of the heart is impaired.
B) Filling action of the heart is impaired.
C) Blood backs up in the left side of the heart.
D) Extra fluid can build up in the lungs.
E) Extra fluid can build up in the lower extremities.