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Sep 2023
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Examination Findings & Congestive Heart ...

Kyle Rice
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Betty is 55-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure who presents with complaints of dyspnea during moderate activities. She mentions that she has been sleeping with three pillows at night for comfort. Given this information, which clinical term best describes her sleeping condition?

A) Eupnea

B) Hyperpnea

C) Orthopnea

D) Apnea

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