The nurse is reviewing a newly admitted patients electronic health record, which notes a history of orthopnea? What nursing action is most clearly indicated?

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Orthopnea is defined as difficulty breathing while lying flat. This is a possible complication of HF and, consequently, the nurse should avoid positioning the patient supine. Oxygen supplementation may or may not be necessary and activity does not always need to be curtailed. Deep breathing and coughing exercises do not directly address this symptom.

The Nurse Is Reviewing a Newly Admitted Patients Electronic Health