Question

Which of these statements made by the patient should the EMT associate with the condition of congestive heart​ failure?

A. ​"I can feel my heart pounding in my head and I have a throbbing​ headache."
B. ​"I noticed that I am having a hard time breathing and have a​ fever."
C. ​"I have a hard time breathing when I am lying​ down."
D. ​"When I​ walk, I feel very weak and get quite​ dizzy."

Answer 1

Answer: C. "I have a hard time breathing when I am lying down."

Explanation: A common symptom of congestive heart failure is shortness of breath with activity or when lying down. Therefore, the EMT should associate statement C with the condition of congestive heart failure.

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