Ascites
Ascites ( 30 Questions)
Coughing and wheezing during physical activity are typical symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF), but they do not directly indicate the presence of ascites.
Rapid and irregular heart rate at rest is a common manifestation of congestive heart failure (CHF) but does not directly indicate the presence of ascites.
This statement is correct. Ascites is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, leading to swelling and distention in the lower abdomen.
Cold and clammy extremities are not typical manifestations of ascites and are not directly related to fluid overload in congestive heart failure (CHF).
Choice A reason:
Coughing and wheezing during physical activity are typical symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF), but they do not directly indicate the presence of ascites.
Choice B reason:
Rapid and irregular heart rate at rest is a common manifestation of congestive heart failure (CHF) but does not directly indicate the presence of ascites.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Ascites is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, leading to swelling and distention in the lower abdomen.
Choice D reason:
Cold and clammy extremities are not typical manifestations of ascites and are not directly related to fluid overload in congestive heart failure (CHF).