The client is admitted to the medical center with a diagnosis of right-sided heart failure.In assessment of this client,the nurse expects to find:
A) Dyspnea
B) Confusion
C) Dizziness
D) Peripheral edema

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Peripheral edema is an expected assessment finding in the client diagnosed with right-sided heart failure.Dyspnea is an expected assessment finding in the client diagnosed with left-sided heart failure.Confusion is a symptom of hypoventilation.Dizziness is an expected assessment finding in the client experiencing hypoxia.

The Client Is Admitted to the Medical Center with a Diagnosis