The triage nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) is admitting a client with a history of Class III heart failure. What symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
A) Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea. The client does not experience any limitation of activity.
B) Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea.
C) The client is comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea.
D) Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency occur at rest. Discomfort is increased if any physical activity is undertaken.

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Class III heart failure is characterized by a marked limitation in physical activity. The patient is comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms such as fatigue, palpitation, or dyspnea.

The Triage Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) Is Admitting