Common symptoms of congestive heart failure include which?

• A. Shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs
• B. Nausea with vomiting and dizziness
• C. Severe tremors and rigidity
• D. Rash and itching

Answer: (A)

Recognizing typical symptoms of congestive heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling of the legs reflect how heart failure leads to reduced pumping and fluid buildup. Difficulty breathing arises from pulmonary congestion as the heart struggles to move blood forward, causing fluid to accumulate in the lungs. Fatigue occurs because organs receive less blood flow and oxygen due to lower cardiac output. Swollen legs come from venous congestion and fluid retention. This combination is classic for CHF, so it best fits the question.

Nausea with vomiting and dizziness can appear with many conditions but isn’t a defining feature of CHF. Severe tremors and rigidity point to a movement disorder, not heart failure. Rash and itching are dermatologic symptoms, not cardiac-related.