A Client Who Has a History of Diabetes Mellitus Type

Multiple Choice

A client who has a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, angina, and myocardial infarction is diagnosed with left-sided heart failure. The nurse assessing the client identifies all of the following as symptoms of left-sided heart failure EXCEPT:

A) Orthopnea
B) Presence of crackles on auscultation
C) Enlargement of the liver
D) Cough with frothy sputum