Grace Patton is a 59-year old school teacher and a patient of cardiologist Dr. Martin. Grace is 4
weeks post myocardial infarction and has an appointment today with Dr. Martin. Grace has a 10
year history of increased blood lipid levels, arteriosclerosis, and hypertension. She was
diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure about 3 months ago. Grace's
Congestive heart failure would result in which of the following clinical manifestations?
a. Edema of the lower extremities and shortness of breath
b. Anemia, infection, and small bruises
c. Intermittent claudication and altered peripheral pulses
d. One pale, cold, swollen extremity with a palpable cordlike vessel