A child has been admitted to the hospital unit in congestive heart failure (CHF). Which symptom would the nurse anticipate upon assessment of the child?

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Tachycardia is a common symptom of congestive heart failure, as the heart attempts to compensate for its decreased ability to pump blood efficiently. Weight gain rather than weight loss is another common symptom due to fluid buildup in the body. Bradycardia and increased blood pressure are less likely to occur in CHF.

A Child Has Been Admitted to the Hospital Unit in Congestive