A nurse is assessing a client with left-sided heart failure.For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

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Left-sided heart failure occurs with a decrease in contractility of the heart or an increase in afterload.Most of the signs will be noted in the respiratory system.Right-sided heart failure occurs with problems from the pulmonary vasculature onward including pulmonary hypertension.Signs will be noted before the right atrium or ventricle including dependent edema.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Left-Sided Heart Failure