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What is one implication of right-sided heart failure on food intake?
What is one implication of right-sided heart failure on food intake?
- Enhanced digestion efficiency
- Pain and discomfort may worsen with meals (correct)
- Increased appetite during meals
- Decreased likelihood of abdominal bloating
How does left-sided heart failure primarily affect physical activity?
How does left-sided heart failure primarily affect physical activity?
- It leads to enhanced muscle strength.
- It increases endurance significantly.
- It may limit physical activity due to limb weakness and fatigue. (correct)
- It allows for longer periods of exercise without fatigue.
Which of the following symptoms are associated with right-sided heart failure?
Which of the following symptoms are associated with right-sided heart failure?
- Enhanced food absorption
- Fatigue during physical activity
- Increased muscular strength
- Abdominal bloating and an enlarged liver (correct)
In which way may heart failure impact a patient's meals?
In which way may heart failure impact a patient's meals?
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What could be a consequence of both right-sided and left-sided heart failure?
What could be a consequence of both right-sided and left-sided heart failure?
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Implications of Heart Failure on Lifestyle
- Right-sided heart failure leads to complications such as abdominal bloating and liver enlargement.
- Symptoms of right-sided heart failure can cause increased pain and discomfort during meals, potentially impacting dietary choices and intake.
- Left-sided heart failure often results in substantial limitations in physical activity due to symptoms like limb weakness and fatigue.
- Management of heart failure may require dietary adjustments and tailored physical activity plans to mitigate symptoms and improve quality of life.
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