Test Prep Blog for the NCLEX-RN^® Exam

A patient in heart failure may present with different symptoms and require different interventions. One of the main considerations is whether the patient’s heart failure is left-sided or right-sided. The left and right side of the heart have separate functions, and here, we will review the differences between the two sides of the heart and how the heart failure on each side may present. Interestingly, right-sided heart failure is usually caused by left-sided heart failure, so as a nurse, you should constantly be on the lookout for any and all symptoms of heart failure. Treatment for both ...