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#1. Case Study A 68-year-old African-America male is admitted with shortness of breath. He reports difficulty breathing with activity, lying down, or while sleeping. He states that in order to “breathe easier,” he has had to sleep in a recliner for the past week. Vital signs: Temp. 98’F, PR: 84; RR: 24 bpm; BP:139/94. The patient has a history of hypertension, myocardial infarction (2 years ago), and cholecystectomy (10 years ago). The patient is being transferred to a cardiac progressive care unit for further evaluation and treatment. Nursing Diagnosis: ______________________________________________