A Patient Is Suffering from Shortness of Breath

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is suffering from shortness of breath.How should the nurse write the expected outcome for this patient?

• A) "The patient will be comfortable by the morning."
• B) "The patient will breathe unlabored at 14 to 18 breaths per minute by the end of the shift."
• C) "The patient will not complain of breathing problems."
• D) "The patient will appear less short of breath."

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Definitions:

Hard-copy Messages

Printed or written messages on tangible media, such as paper, as opposed to electronic formats.

Response Message

A reply or answer communicated back to someone after receiving their message or query.

Complying

The act of following orders, rules, or requests, adhering to regulations or standards.

Routine Inquiry

A standard or typical request for information regarding a product, service, or procedure, usually in a business context.