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Dinah Manriquez
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The patient becomes acutely short of breath when lying flat in bed.Which term will the nurse use to document this assessment finding?

A) Orthopnea
B) Atelectasis
C) Emphysema
D) Stridor

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying flat, commonly experienced by people with heart failure or lung diseases, and relieved by sitting up or standing.

Atelectasis

A collapsed or partially collapsed lung, often resulting from blocked airways or after surgery.

Emphysema

A chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are damaged, leading to breathlessness.

  • Identify and describe clinical signs and symptoms of various health conditions.
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Kaitlyn JohnsonOct 24, 2024
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