The nurse is caring for a client experiencing dyspnea. Which symptoms would the nurse anticipate this client to have? Select all that apply
1. Rapid respirations
2. Reduced oxygen saturation
3. Noisy breath sounds
4. Deep breathing
5. Shallow breathing
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
The client with dyspnea normally will breathe faster and have lower oxygen saturation, and often has noisy breath sounds that might reveal rales, rhonchi, or wheezing. The client might breathe deeply if experiencing air hunger, or more shallowly if an obstruction exists, so it is not possible to predict depth.
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