A patient is admitted for treatment of heart failure.The nurse would attribute which patient complaint to this diagnosis?
A)"I often have headaches early in the morning."
B)"I have some numbness in my feet."
C)"I wake up a lot at night."
D)"I find I bruise more easily now."

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Waking up frequently at night is a common symptom of heart failure, as the body may have difficulty breathing and fluid may accumulate in the lungs when lying down. Headaches, numbness in the feet, and easy bruising are not specific to heart failure and can be caused by a variety of factors.

A Patient Is Admitted for Treatment of Heart Failure