A patient has dyspnea. Which of these should the healthcare professional assess the patient for? (Select all that apply.)
A)Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO?)
B)Presence of heart disease
C)Recent nasal surgery or trauma
D)Presence of anxiety
E)Presence of pain

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dyspnea is a subjective feeling of difficulty in breathing. Triggers include decreased PaO?, heart disease, anxiety, and pain among others. Nasal surgery or trauma might impair nose breathing, but should not cause dyspnea as the person should be able to breathe through the mouth.

A Patient Has Dyspnea