A 60-year-old patient who comes to the emergency room with shortness of breath is experiencing A. dysphagia. C. pleural effusion. B. inspiration. D. dyspnea.

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User: A 60-year-old patient who comes to the emergency room with shortness of breath is experiencing A. dysphagia. C. pleural effusion. B. inspiration. D. dyspnea.

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User: When referring to a distended blood vessel, a doctor may use the term A. varicose. C. globulin. B. ascites. D. syncope.

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When referring to a distended blood vessel, a doctor may use the term varicose.

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