Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an client 80 years of age diagnosed with congestive heart failure, with symptoms of edema, orthopnea, and confusion?

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This nursing diagnosis accurately reflects the client's symptoms of edema and orthopnea, which are signs of extracellular volume excess related to congestive heart failure. Confusion may also be a symptom of hypoxia, which can result from heart failure. Option B is incomplete and does not include the client's other symptoms, while options C and D are inaccurate and do not reflect the client's condition.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis