A 10 Year Old Develops Pneumonia

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 10 year old develops pneumonia.Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions.The child reports that breathing is difficult with feelings that, "I cannot get enough air." What term should the nurse use to document this condition?

• A) Cyanosis
• B) Dyspnea
• C) Hyperpnea
• D) Orthopnea

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