A patient reports that he has difficulty breathing while lying in a supine position and prefers to sleep sitting in a chair. The respiratory therapist should record this complaint in the medical record as
A. orthopnea.
B. platypnea.
C. eupnea.
D. Kussmaul breathing.
Answer: A. orthopnea.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following ambulatory assistive devices provides the GREATEST stability?
a. Cane b. Walker c. Forearm crutches d. Axillary crutches
How is the proper size of endotracheal tube selected for pediatric patients?
What will be an ideal response?
The difference between the billed amount and the allowed amount for services from a participating provider is:
A) billed to the insurance carrier. B) billed to the patient. C) written off by the provider. D) written off by the insurance carrier.
A physical therapist forms a personal corporation and borrows $20,000 to open a small treatment center. The bank loan is structured so that it will be repaid in ten years, but no payments are due for the first 18 months. In this fiscal year, the $20,000 be listed as ____________________ of current portion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).