Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Edema ( 33 Questions)

A client with known heart failure presents to the clinic with worsening pulmonary edema. Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report as a common manifestation of pulmonary edema related to heart failure?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Nausea and vomiting are not typically associated with pulmonary edema.

B) Correct. Orthopnea, or difficulty breathing when lying flat, is a common symptom of pulmonary edema related to heart failure.

C) Incorrect. While sweating and diaphoresis can occur in response to respiratory distress, they are not specific to pulmonary edema.

D) Incorrect. Sharp, stabbing chest pain is not a common manifestation of pulmonary edema but may occur with other cardiac or respiratory conditions.




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