Posted: August 16th, 2017

When the nurse observes that the patient always has difficulty breathing when lying flat, the nurse records that the patient is demonstrating

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.