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Breathing Teaching 2460

Sn to instruct patient on dyspnea process, sometimes, shortness of breath can be a sign of a life-threatening condition. Emergency medical treatment is needed if an individual has any of these symptoms: sudden onset of severe dyspnea, loss of ability to function due to shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea.

Breathing Teaching 489

Patient was instructed on shortness of breath that make people feel like they can't take enough air, the chest feel tight. Sometimes the feeling is worse when active or lying down flat. If experiencing other symptoms like cough, chest pain or a fever tell the nurse or doctor.

Breathing Teaching 2346

SN instructed patient/ caregiver that Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. For some people, however, bradycardia doesn't cause symptoms or complications.SN explained that If you have bradycardia, your brain and other organs might not get enough oxygen, possibly causing these symptoms: Near-fainting or fainting (syncope) Dizziness or lightheadedness, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Chest pains, Confusion or memory problems, Easily tiring during physical activity.If you faint, have difficulty breathing or have chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, get emergency care or call 911 or your local emergency number.