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Match each characteristic with the pathology. Answers may be used more than once.
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Definitions:

Dyspnea

The sensation of breathing difficulty or discomfort, often described as shortness of breath.

Capillary Refill

A quick test to assess the blood flow in tissues, measured by the time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied.

Peripheral Edema

Swelling in the tissues, particularly the ankles and feet, due to the accumulation of excess fluid.

Right-Sided Heart Failure

A condition where the right ventricle of the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid build-up in the body, particularly in the limbs and organs.

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