Diagnosis of HF Cannot Be Made by Symptoms Alone Because

question 3

Multiple Choice

Diagnosis of HF cannot be made by symptoms alone because many disorders share the same symptoms. The most specific and sensitive diagnostic test for HF is:

• A)Chest x-rays that show cephalization and measure heart size
• B)Two-dimensional echocardiograms that identify structural anomalies and cardiac dysfunction
• C)Complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and serum electrolytes that facilitate staging for end-organ damage
• D)Measurement of brain natriuretic peptide to distinguish between systolic and diastolic dysfunction

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Definitions:

Psych/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to the mind, mental processes, or psychological states.

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