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AlexFokin [52]
3 years ago
11

A 10 year old female develops pneumonia. Physical exam reveals subcostal and intercostal retractions. She reports that breathing

is difficult and she feels she cannot get enough air. what term should the nurse use to document this condition?
a. cyanosis
b. dyspnea
c. hyperpnea
d. orthopnea
Health
2 answers:
Gnesinka [82]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

B. Dyspnea

Explanation:

Dyspnea is the shortness of breath which can be long term or short term.

Annette [7]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

b. dyspnea

Explanation:

Dyspnea -

It is the health condition , where the person is not able to breath adequate amount of air , which could be due to any problem in heart or lungs , or could be due to intensive session of workout or physical activity , is referred to as dyspnea.

The symptom of dyspnea , is -

labored breathing , which can last for a minute or so.

It is chronic disorder.

Hence, from the given scenario of the question,

The correct option from the given options is dyspnea.

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