When assessing the severity of nocturnal dyspnea in a patient with a chronic respiratory disease, you should determine:
A. how many pillows he or she sleeps with at night.
B. how far he or she can walk before dyspnea occurs.
C. if he or she uses a beta2 agonist at least twice per day.
Answer: A. how many pillows he or she sleeps with at night.
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