76.8k views
3 votes
nursing A patient with a history of previous myocardial infarction is admitted with heart failure. What statement made by the patient would alert the nurse to suspect the presence of left heart failure

User Tuanna
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:

Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, increased work of breathing, course lung sounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Left sided failure results in build up of fluid in the lunch cause if course lung sounds, shortness of breath, and increased work of breathing

User Luca Polito
by
5.3k points