Which Best Describes Platypnea

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which best describes platypnea?

• A) Onset of dyspnea when the patient assumes the sitting position from the supine position
• B) Onset of dyspnea when the patient assumes the prone position from the supine position
• C) Onset of dyspnea when the patient assumes the sitting position from the standing position
• D) Onset of dyspnea when the patient assumes the standing position from the prone position

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