Severe shortness of breath and dyspnea

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Care plan : 50 year old patient is admitted for pulmonary rehab. He has a 30-year history of smoking, but quit last year. He has severe shortness of breath and dyspnea, he has to take frequent breaks when getting dressed in the morning. He is very thin and has visible use of accessory muscles. He says "I am so afraid to die"

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