A student nurse is providing care for a patient who becomes short of breath while ambulating to the bathroom. The best way for the student to document this finding is to write:

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Using specific descriptors such as "Dyspnea noted after walking 15 feet" provides objective evidence of the patient's condition and helps to accurately communicate the patient's status to other healthcare providers. Option A describes a physical finding without any detail about the patient's respiratory status. Option C relies on subjective language that may not provide sufficient detail. Option D uses medical terminology that may not be understood by all healthcare providers.

A Student Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient Who