The primary symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are
a. Heart palpitations and difficulty breathing
b. Cough, shortness of breath, and dyspnea on exertion
c. Peripheral edema, cyanotic nail beds, and heart palpitations
d. Cough, joint pain, and peripheral edema
B
Chronic cough, shortness of breath, and dyspnea on exertion are the classic symptoms of COPD. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. Heart palpitations, peripheral edema, and cyanotic nail beds may be symptoms but are not the common primary symptoms of COPD. Joint pain is not usually noted as a symptom of COPD.
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