The nurse is assessing an older patient diagnosed with heart failure several years ago. Which would indicate the patient is in the late stage of heart failure?

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Confusion in an older patient with a history of heart failure can indicate late-stage heart failure due to decreased blood flow to the brain. Other symptoms like fatigue, lung congestion, and shortness of breath can occur in earlier stages as well.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Patient Diagnosed with Heart