When the nurse observes that the patient always has difficulty
breathing when lying flat, the nurse records that the patient is
demonstrating
a) Orthopnea
Patients with orthopnea prefer not to lie flat and will need to maintain
their beds in a semi- to high Fowler’s position
b) Dyspnea on exertion.
Dyspnea on exertion refers to difficulty breathing with activity.
c) Hyperpnea.
Hyperpnea refers to increased rate and depth of respiration.
d) Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea refers to orthopnea that occurs only at
night.
breathing when lying flat, the nurse records that the patient is
demonstrating
a) Orthopnea
Patients with orthopnea prefer not to lie flat and will need to maintain
their beds in a semi- to high Fowler’s position
b) Dyspnea on exertion.
Dyspnea on exertion refers to difficulty breathing with activity.
c) Hyperpnea.
Hyperpnea refers to increased rate and depth of respiration.
d) Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea refers to orthopnea that occurs only at
night.