What is NOT a common symptom of congestive heart failure (CHF)?

In the context of congestive heart failure (CHF), itchy skin is not a common symptom. CHF typically presents with a range of symptoms that arise from the heart's decreased ability to pump blood effectively, causing fluid buildup and poor circulation. Notably, jugular venous distension (JVD) is commonly observed in patients due to increased central venous pressure, while dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is a hallmark symptom resulting from pulmonary congestion.

Long-standing hypertension is a contributing factor to the development of CHF rather than a direct symptom. Therefore, while it can be related to the condition's onset, it does not manifest as a symptom experienced by the patient in the acute phase of CHF. Itchy skin, however, is generally unrelated to the fluid overload and heart function aspects characteristic of CHF, making it the correct choice as the option that does not align with common symptoms of this condition.