A patient with chest pain informs you that he has a bad heart. You think he may have congestive heart failure. When performing your secondary assessment, which of the following signs or symptoms does not indicate that the patient is in congestive heart failure?

a. Swollen ankles
b. Bradycardia
c. Bubbling breathing noises
d. Shortness of breath


Answer: b

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