BME 3561

Chapter 28: Caring for Clients with Heart Failure When a client has increased difficulty breathing when lying flat, the nurse records that the client is demonstrating orthopnea. dyspnea upon exertion. hyperpnea. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. - Orthopnea The client with cardiac failure is taught to report which symptom to the health care provider or clinic immediately? Increased appetite Persistent cough Weight loss Ability to sleep through the night - Persistent cough Which term des...