You should suspect that your patient has pulmonary edema if he or she:
A) has swollen feet and ankles.
B) cannot breathe while lying down.
C) is hypertensive and tachycardic.
D) has a dry, nonproductive cough.
Answer: B) cannot breathe while lying down.
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A. True B. False
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