For which of these disease processes would continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) be most beneficial?

A) Asthma with mild shortness of breath
B) Stroke with agonal respirations
C) CHF with moderate to severe dyspnea
D) Altered mental status with history of COPD


C) CHF with moderate to severe dyspnea

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