Which One of the Following Statements Should the EMT Associate

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements should the EMT associate with the condition of congestive heart failure?

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

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