Clients with congestive heart failure will report all of the following symptoms except:

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Clients with congestive heart failure have an increase of fluid and blood in the lungs, resulting in dyspnea on exertion, shortness of breath on lying supine, and cough. Chest pain is typically associated with coronary heart disease. Dyspnea on exertion is a common symptom of CHF. Shortness of breath on lying in a supine position is also a common symptom of CHF. A constant cough is a typical symptom of CHF.

Clients with Congestive Heart Failure Will Report All of the Following