A client with pulmonary disease appears more comfortable after respiratory therapy but still feels short of breath. To measure the client's respiratory improvement, the nurse would use a
a. Candle Scale.
b. pulmonary function test.
c. Treadmill test.
d. Visual Analogue Scale.
D
The Visual Analogue Scale is used to quantify breathlessness in response to particular questions. It is easy to understand, and the amount of dyspnea during various activities can be assessed. Pulmonary function testing provides information about mechanical respiratory function. A treadmill test would not be used to assess dyspnea. A Candle Scale for dyspnea does not exist.
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