A client with a history of myocardial infarction calls the clinic to report the onset of a cough that is troublesome only at night.What direction does the nurse give to the client?

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The client with a history of myocardial infarction is at risk for developing heart failure.The onset of nocturnal cough is an early manifestation of heart failure,and the client needs to be evaluated as soon as possible.

A Client with a History of Myocardial Infarction Calls the Clinic