Which assessment finding is the cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure?
A) Dyspnea and edema
B) Myocardial pain and hypotension
C) Ventricular arrhythmias and cyanosis
D) Atrial arrhythmias and polycythemia

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Dyspnea (shortness of breath) and edema (swelling) are the typical cardinal signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure.

Which Assessment Finding Is the Cardinal Signs and Symptoms of Congestive