Therapeutic Nursing Care: Part : 1 Care of the patient with Respiratory problem/ Dyspnea (Care of the patient with Respiratory problem/ Dyspnea). Key terms : Define/Explain Dyspnea/Shortness of breath Dyspnea is a condition of difficulty in breathing or discomfort, in which a person experiences shortness of breath, rapid breathing, tightness in the chest, or increased effort to breathe. This condition can be caused by many problems such as the lungs,