Heart failure is classified into four different stages by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. In which way is the condition of a client in stage B different from the condition of clients in other stages?
A)The client in stage B is supported by a mechanical circulatory assist device.
B)The client in stage B is undergoing treatment for prior symptoms of heart failure.
C)The client in stage B has a history of a previous myocardial infarction.
D)The client in stage B has diabetes mellitus and a family history of cardiomyopathy.

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Stage B heart failure includes clients who have a structural heart disease but have never shown symptoms of heart failure. A history of a previous myocardial infarction is an example of such structural heart disease.

Heart Failure Is Classified into Four Different Stages by the American