Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

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What does 'SOB(OE)' refer to?

sound of breath (own examination)
shortness of breath (on exertion)
state of being (over exerted)
simple obstruction of the bronchus (outer edge)

The correct answer is: shortness of breath (on exertion)

SOB(OE) stands for shortness of breath (on exertion). Option A, sound of breath (own examination) might seem like a plausible answer but it does not match the abbreviation given. Option C, state of being (over exerted) is incorrect because it is not a commonly used medical terminology and it does not pertain to a specific symptom. Option D, simple obstruction of the bronchus (outer edge) is also incorrect because it is a specific condition, not a symptom. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it accurately represents the abbreviation given and pertains to a common symptom experienced during physical exertion.