Question

The nurse places a patient in an upright position due to labored breathing. The patient is able to breathe more easily in this upright position, and the nurse documents this condition on the chart as which of the following? A) Orthopnea B) Bradypnea C) Hypoxia D) Tachycardia

Answer 1

A) Orthopnea

Step-by-step explanation:

Orthopnea refers to difficulty breathing while lying down and relief of symptoms when sitting up or in an upright position. In this case, the patient's labored breathing is alleviated when placed in an upright position, indicating orthopnea.