Physiological Adaptation>Heart Failure Pulmonary Edema Practice Test

A client with known heart failure becomes acutely dyspneic, coughing pink frothy sputum while lying flat in bed. Vitals: BP 162/94, HR 116, RR 34, SpO2 86% on room air; crackles present bilaterally.

A client with heart failure is sitting upright, anxious, with pink frothy sputum and labored breathing. Vitals: BP 150/88, HR 124, RR 36, SpO2 82% on room air.