While transferring a patient with heart failure from the bed to a chair, the nurse stops and decides to keep the patient in bed. What patient manifestation indicated to the nurse that this patient's status was deteriorating? Select all that apply.

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1. Tachypnea is an indication of worsening heart failure.
2. Tachycardia is an indication of worsening heart failure.
3. Dyspnea is an indication of worsening heart failure.
4. A productive cough is not an indication that the heart failure is becoming worse.
5. Jugular vein distention is not an indication that the heart failure is becoming worse.

While Transferring a Patient with Heart Failure from the Bed