The client comes to the emergency department complaining of coughing and difficulty breathing. The client's diagnosis is heart failure. He asks the nurse how difficulty breathing could be a heart problem. What is the best response by the nurse? Select all that apply.

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When the left side of the heart weakens, it can lead to pulmonary congestion as blood backs up into the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. Congestive heart failure is a common term used to describe this condition.

The Client Comes to the Emergency Department Complaining of Coughing