Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Heart

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about heart disease in older adults?

• A) Myocardial infarction (MI) has many of the same symptoms in older patients as in middle-aged persons.
• B) Both excessive urination at night and decreased urination can be signs of heart failure (HF).
• C) Any exertion on the part of an older adult patient with heart disease can bring on another heart attack.
• D) A person with HF is likely to have trouble breathing, except when lying down.

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