Which lab value would be expected for the patient who has orthopnea, bilateral dependent edema and exertional dyspnea?

A. High Troponin level
B. Increased D-dimer
C. Elevated BNP
D. BUN 32


Ans: C. Elevated BNP

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What will be an ideal response?

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