Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe in a patient with left-sided heart failure?

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Left-sided heart failure results in an inability of the left ventricle to effectively pump blood forward, causing increased pressure in the lungs and resultant dyspnea. Nausea and anorexia are not typically associated with left-sided heart failure, but may be present in other conditions. Dependent edema is typically associated with right-sided heart failure.

Which of the Following Symptoms Would the Nurse Expect to Observe