A 70-Year-Old Patient Is Being Seen in the Clinic for Severe

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient is being seen in the clinic for severe exacerbation of his heart failure.Which of the following findings is the nurse most likely to observe in this situation?

A) Shortness of breath,orthopnea,paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea,ankle edema
B) Rasping cough,thick mucoid sputum,wheezing
C) Productive cough,dyspnea,weight loss,anorexia
D) Fever,dry nonproductive cough,bronchial breath sounds