Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
An adult client newly diagnosed with left ventricular dysfunction is admitted to the hospital with fine rales and wheezing. When assessing this client, which additional finding is the nurse likely to obtain?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Left ventricular dysfunction reduces cardiac output, leading to fatigue due to inadequate systemic perfusion, unlike other findings which are more associated with right ventricular dysfunction.