A 65-year-old male patient, Mr. Thompson, has been admitted to the medical-surgical floor with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Upon admission, Mr. Thompson reports shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in his legs and feet. His vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 160/90 mmHg, pulse 102 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 92% on room air. As his nurse, you are responsible for performing a comprehensive assessment and initiating appropriate interventions based on your findings. Describe the initial nursing assessment you would perform for Mr. Thompson, detailing the specific aspects you would focus on given his diagnosis and symptoms

A 65-year-old male patient, Mr. Thompson, has been admitted to the medical-surgical floor with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Upon admission, Mr. Thompson reports shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in his legs and feet. His vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 160/90 mmHg, pulse 102 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 92% on room air. As his nurse, you are responsible for performing a comprehensive assessment and initiating appropriate interventions based on your findings. Describe the initial nursing assessment you would perform for Mr. Thompson, detailing the specific aspects you would focus on given his diagnosis and symptoms

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