A patient with left-sided heart failure is admitted to the unit. Which assessment is a priority upon admission?

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In left-sided heart failure, the left side of the heart can't pump blood effectively, which can lead to respiratory distress and decreased oxygenation. Therefore, an assessment of the patient's airway and oxygenation status is a priority upon admission. Abdominal assessment, neurological status, and presence of peripheral edema may also be important assessments, but they are not the priority in this situation.

A Patient with Left-Sided Heart Failure Is Admitted to the Unit