The nurse would explain to a client who reports being frequently short of breath that the most common form of dyspnea associated with cardiac disorders is
a. exertional dyspnea.
b. idiopathic dyspnea.
c. orthopnea.
d. paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
A
The most frequently reported dyspnea in clients with cardiovascular disorders is that associated with exertion.
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