Congestive Cardiac Failure
Congestive Cardiac Failure ( 35 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because palpitations refer to an abnormal awareness of the heart's beating, which is not described by the client.
This choice is incorrect because angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort due to inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle. The client's complaint is related to physical activity causing fatigue and weakness, not chest pain.
This choice is correct. Dyspnea on exertion refers to shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that occurs with physical activity or exertion. The client's symptoms of feeling fatigued and weak after mild activity suggest exertional dyspnea, which is common in congestive heart failure.
This choice is incorrect because peripheral cyanosis is bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to reduced blood flow, which is not described by the client.
A) This choice is incorrect because palpitations refer to an abnormal awareness of the heart's beating, which is not described by the client.
B) This choice is incorrect because angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort due to inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle. The client's complaint is related to physical activity causing fatigue and weakness, not chest pain.
C) This choice is correct. Dyspnea on exertion refers to shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that occurs with physical activity or exertion. The client's symptoms of feeling fatigued and weak after mild activity suggest exertional dyspnea, which is common in congestive heart failure.
D) This choice is incorrect because peripheral cyanosis is bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to reduced blood flow, which is not described by the client.