A Patient Complains of Shortness of Breath and Having to Sleep

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of shortness of breath and having to sleep on three pillows to breathe comfortably at night. During the nurse's examination, what findings will suggest that the cause of this patient's dyspnea is due to heart disease rather than respiratory disease?

• A) Increased anteroposterior diameter
• B) Clubbing of the fingers
• C) Bilateral peripheral edema
• D) Increased tactile fremitus

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