A nurse is providing care for a patient who complains of difficulty breathing.Which assessment will best help the nurse determine the severity of the patient's dyspnea?
A) Count the patient's respiratory rate.
B) Ask the patient to describe the dyspnea.
C) Have the patient rate the dyspnea on a 0-to-10 scale.
D) Observe the patient throughout two to three respirations.
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