In contrast to a patient with asthma, a patient with left-sided heart failure:
A) presents with a dry, nonproductive cough and diffuse wheezing in all lung fields.
B) experiences acute weight gain and takes medications such as digoxin and a diuretic.
C) presents with a hyperinflated chest, use of accessory muscles, and expiratory wheezing.
D) is typically a younger patient with a history of a recent upper respiratory infection.
Answer: B) experiences acute weight gain and takes medications such as digoxin and a diuretic.
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