Question

question 67
1 pts
a patient reports shortness of breath when in a recumbent position as well as coughing and pain associated with inspiration. the provider notes distended neck veins during the exam. what is the likely cause of these findings?
○ congestive heart failure (chf)
○ hepatic disease
○ pulmonary embolus
○ pulmonary infection

Explanation:

Shortness of breath in recumbent position, inspiratory - associated pain, and distended neck veins are common symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure. Hepatic disease typically presents with liver - related symptoms like jaundice, ascites etc. Pulmonary embolus may cause sudden severe chest pain and shortness of breath but may not always have distended neck veins as a prominent feature. Pulmonary infection usually has fever, productive cough as main symptoms rather than distended neck veins.

Answer:

A. Congestive heart failure (CHF)