Your patient is in the hospital due to left heart failure. In your observation, you notice that she has a very low pulse oximeter reading, her skin is turning blue, and she appears to be in respiratory distress (rapid shallow breathing). You immediately call the doctor because you recognize that these symptoms indicate ,a life- threatening situation.

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Pulmonary edema is a common complication of left heart failure, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs, causing low oxygen levels, cyanosis, and respiratory distress.

Your Patient Is in the Hospital Due to Left Heart