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12 Cards in this Set
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For routine respiratory exams, what would the nurse inspect generally?
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Breathing effort, posture, skin, nails, lips |
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For routine respiratory exams, what would the nurse ausculate?
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Posterior and lateral thorax for breath sounds |
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What would the nurse inspect for shape, symmetry, muscle development, anteroposterior diameter, and coastal angle? |
Anterior Thorax |
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Acute bronchitis
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Wheezing heard over cough |
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Viral pneumonia
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nonproductive cough |
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bacterial pneumonia |
White, yellow, or green sputum Crackles and wheezes |
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Pleural effusion
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DYSPNEA Intercostal bulging Decreased chest wall movement |
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Asthma |
Occasional inspiratory wheeze Diminished breath sounds |
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Emphysema |
Diminished breasth Decreased diaphragmatic excursion on percussion Possible wheezing or crackles |
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Chronic bronchitis |
Sufficient mucus = crackles |
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hemothorax |
Dullness w percussion |
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ATELECTASIS |
Diminished breath sounds in affected lobe |