When assessing a patient,the nurse notes that the patient is unable to lie flat to breathe.When the nurse assists the patient to a sitting position,the patient is able to breathe more easily.The nurse should 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