Asked by Audrey Durst on May 10, 2024
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Which of these conditions means that the patient is having trouble breathing?
A) Angina
B) Cardiac arrest
C) Dyspnea
D) Arrhythmia
Dyspnea
Difficulty or discomfort in breathing, often described as shortness of breath.
- Distinguish between various heart conditions based on descriptions
Verified Answer
CS
Cindy SalasMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dyspnea means difficulty in breathing. The other options do not necessarily indicate respiratory distress. Angina is chest pain, cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, and arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between various heart conditions based on descriptions