The EMT should suspect left-sided heart failure in the geriatric patient who presents with:
A. jugular venous distention and peripheral edema.
B. fever and a cough that produces green sputum.
C. tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
D. swelling of the lower extremities and weakness.
Ans: C. tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
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