A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings on assessment support the diagnosis?
  1. Crackles on lung bases
  2. Jugular vein distention
  3. Enlarged liver
  4. Weak or absent peripheral pulses
Explanation
Answer: A - Crackles on lung bases, shortness of breath, and dyspnea are signs of left-sided heart failure. Jugular vein distention, enlarged liver, and weak or absent peripheral pulses indicate right-sided heart failure.
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