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A 60-year-old male client was hospitalized 3 days ago with the diagnosis of acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. Today he has been complaining of increasing weakness and shortness of breath. Crackles in both lung bases are audible on auscultation. He is developing:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Anterior wall myocardial infarction increases the risk of left ventricular failure, leading to pulmonary edema, characterized by weakness, shortness of breath, and crackles.