Harley is a nursing assistant working on the cardiac unit of an acute care hospital. Which of the following observations about a heart patient should he report to his supervising nurse immediately?
A. The patient ate all of the food on the lunch tray.
B. The patient complains of shortness of breath and has an irregular pulse.
C. The patient breathes best with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
D. The patient needs assistance with bathing.
Answer: B
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