A 70-year-old male presents with an acute onset of difficulty breathing that woke him from his sleep. He has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and several heart attacks. During your assessment, you note dried blood around his mouth. The patient tells you that he cannot lie down because he will "smother." What additional assessment findings will you MOST likely discover?
A. Diffuse wheezing
B. Pulmonary rales
C. Fever and chills
D. Slow respiratory rate
Answer: B. Pulmonary rales
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