A nurse is caring for a middle-aged client who looks worried and flares his nostrils when breathing. The client complains of difficulty in breathing, even when he walks to the bathroom. Which of the following breathing disorders is most appropriate to describe the client's condition?

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Dyspnea is the sensation of difficulty in breathing. The client's symptoms of flaring nostrils, exertional dyspnea, and worry are indicative of dyspnea. Hyperventilation is rapid breathing that often leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels, while hypoventilation is slow breathing, which causes an increase in carbon dioxide levels. Apnea is the cessation of breathing. None of these conditions align with the patient's symptoms.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Middle-Aged Client Who Looks