Show
Recommended textbook solutions
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology1st EditionMichelle Provost-Craig, Susan J. Hall, William C. Rose 1,678 solutions
Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology14th EditionDavid N. Shier, Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis 2,028 solutions
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology12th EditionDavid N. Shier, Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis 1,633 solutions
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology11th EditionDavid N. Shier, Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis 1,382 solutions Which actions would the nurse take to obtain subjective data about a clients respiratory status?Subjective data is collected directly from the client. During the respiratory assessment, the nurse would ask the client about any shortness of breath and about the color and quantity of any sputum produced. Objective data is collected by the nurse through physical examination and laboratory reports.
What subjective assessment data is relevant to the respiratory system?A focused respiratory system assessment includes collecting subjective data about the patient's history of smoking, collecting the patient's and patient's family's history of pulmonary disease, and asking the patient about any signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease, such as cough and shortness of breath.
What should the nurse include when reviewing the patient's respiratory system?The ability to carry out and document a full respiratory assessment is an essential skill for all nurses. The elements included are: an initial assessment, history taking, inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and further investigations.
What does a nurse observe when assessing the respiration of a patient with breathing difficulties?"Look at the way the chest rises and falls - how fast, is it equal, how deep, listen to the sound of the lungs - can you hear an audible sound, is air entry equal, are there any unusual sounds, and feel - place your hand on the chest, feel the depth of breathing, the symmetry."
|