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Shortness of breath as perceived by the patient:
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Dyspnea
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When dyspnea is present in the reclining position:
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Orthopnea
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Shortness of breath in the upright position is known as:
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platypnea
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Oxygen desaturation in the upright position:
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Orthodeoxia
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Sputum that contains pus cells and is thick, colored, and sticky:
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purulent
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Foul-smelling sputum:
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Fetid
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Sputum that is clear and thick:
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Mucoid
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Coughing up blood or blood streaked sputum from the lungs:
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hemoptysis
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Vomiting blood from the gastrointestinal tract:
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Hematemesis
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Sweating:
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Diaphoresis
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Evaluating a patient orientation to time, place, and person is referred to as evaluating the:
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Sensorium
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Presence of a lower than normal amounts of carbon dioxide in the blood (PCO2 < 35 mmhg)
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Hypocapnia
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Deep breathing
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Hyperpnea
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Shallow breathing
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Hypopnea
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Sharp chest pain:
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Pleuritic chest pain
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