A patient sleeping in a recliner due to breathing difficulty most likely has:

Chief Complaint “I feel like I’m suffocating.” History 60-year-old male COPD history Increasing shortness of breath Assessment RR 30 Accessory muscle use Anxious facial expression Questions What term describes the sensation of suffocation? What causes this sensation? Why is air hunger distressing? What additional assessment findings would you look for? How would you rate severity using the Borg Scale?

Which finding can be obtained before touching any equipment?

Which is considered a symptom?

The Modified Borg Scale measures:

The primary purpose of bedside assessment is to:

Platypnea refers to:

Assessment should begin:

A patient is tripod positioning and speaking only two words at a time. This most strongly suggests:

A patient experiences dyspnea only while walking. This may suggest: