Orthopnea refers to
a. dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent position
b. an unpleasant awareness of the forceful or rapid beating of the heart
c. dull ache or "knifelike," sharp, stabbing pain in the chest
d. shortness of breath
Answer: A
Orthopnea refers to
a. dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent position
b. an unpleasant awareness of the forceful or rapid beating of the heart
c. dull ache or "knifelike," sharp, stabbing pain in the chest
d. shortness of breath