An Elderly Patient Presents with Failure to Thrive, Shortness of Breath

question 34

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient presents with failure to thrive, shortness of breath, confusion, and worsening congestive heart failure. What is most likely the patient's primary problem?

• A)an atypical pneumonia
• B)aspiration pneumonia
• C)community-acquired pneumonia
• D)tuberculosis

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