Which of the following assessments are the cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure?
a. Dyspnea and edema
b. Myocardial pain and hypotension
c. Ventricular arrhythmias and cyanosis
d. Atrial arrhythmias and polycythemia
ANS: A
Dyspnea and generalized edema are the cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure.
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