A client with heart failure is admitted to the hospital for the placement of an implantable defibrillator. The client appears comfortable at rest, but displays dyspnea with activities of daily living (ADLs). Which stage of heart failure does the nurse recognize when reading the client's health record?
A)Stage I
B)Stage II
C)Stage III
D)Stage IV

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A)This client is in stage III heart failure, or moderate heart failure. In this stage, the client is comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with less than normal physical activity. Also, in this stage, surgical intervention includes implantation of a defibrillator.
B)This client is in stage III heart failure, or moderate heart failure. In this stage, the client is comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with less than normal physical activity. Also, in this stage, surgical intervention includes implantation of a defibrillator.
C)This client is in stage III heart failure, or moderate heart failure. In this stage, the client is comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with less than normal physical activity. Also, in this stage, surgical intervention includes implantation of a defibrillator.
D)This client is in stage III heart failure, or moderate heart failure. In this stage, the client is comfortable at rest but displays dyspnea with less than normal physical activity. Also, in this stage, surgical intervention includes implantation of a defibrillator.

A Client with Heart Failure Is Admitted to the Hospital