The nurse is assessing an emergency department patient who was recently discharged following a myocardial infarction (MI).Which symptom(s)would the nurse observe in this patient with left ventricular systolic failure? (Select all that apply.)

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Left ventricular systolic failure often leads to diminished exercise tolerance and shortness of breath with activity due to reduced cardiac output and pulmonary congestion.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Emergency Department Patient Who Was