An elderly, retired client presents with complaints of shortness of breath, non-productive cough, and weight gain over a 2-week period. Lung exam: + for fine crackles in the lower lobes, no wheezing. The exam is positive for egophony. Which condition is likely? Right-heart failure. Acute exacerbation of asthma. Left-heart failure. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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