When assessing a patient,the nurse notes that the patient is unable to lie flat to breathe.When the nurse assists the patient into a sitting position,the patient is able to breathe more easily.What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
A)Dyspnea
B)Cyanosis
C)Jaundice
D)Orthopnea

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Orthopnea is an abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably.It occurs in many disorders of the respiratory and cardiac systems.

When Assessing a Patient,the Nurse Notes That the Patient Is