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Med/Surg Unit 3
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The mechanics of breathing are coordinated by what?
ribs
diaphragm
pleural space
elastic recoil of the lungs
the nervous system
Clinical manifestations related to the respiratory system
noncardiac chest pain
dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
cough
hemoptysis (bloody sputnum)
wheezing
stridor
complaints related to the nose and sinuses
Assessment of respiratory manifestaions OLD CARTS
Onset
Location
Duration
Characteristics
Aggravating factors and associated manifestations
Relieving factors
Timing
Setting and severity
Author
maricar2517
ID
148307
Card Set
Med/Surg Unit 3
Description
Respiratory
Updated
2012-04-18T05:27:44Z
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