Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Edema ( 33 Questions)
Incorrect. A persistent dry cough is not a typical symptom of acute pulmonary edema.
Incorrect. Productive cough with green sputum is more suggestive of a respiratory infection than acute pulmonary edema.
Correct. Sudden-onset severe shortness of breath, often described as "air hunger," is a hallmark symptom of acute pulmonary edema.
Incorrect. Sharp, stabbing chest pain is not a primary symptom of acute pulmonary edema but may be present in some cases.
A) Incorrect. A persistent dry cough is not a typical symptom of acute pulmonary edema.
B) Incorrect. Productive cough with green sputum is more suggestive of a respiratory infection than acute pulmonary edema.
C) Correct. Sudden-onset severe shortness of breath, often described as "air hunger," is a hallmark symptom of acute pulmonary edema.
D) Incorrect. Sharp, stabbing chest pain is not a primary symptom of acute pulmonary edema but may be present in some cases.