Question

The nurse writes up notes on a patient seen in the emergency room. In layman’s terms, translate the notes to explain what is happening.

48 y.o. male c/o SOB. Issues increase upon activity, decrease at rest. h/o COPD pulse oximetry 81%

Answer 1

The notes describe a 48-year-old man who is complaining of shortness of breath (SOB). He finds that his breathing problems get worse when he is active but improve when he is resting. He has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe. When his oxygen levels were checked, they were at 81%, which is lower than normal and indicates he is not getting enough oxygen.