24 - Adult - Respiratory Distress Thinking Points Flashcards

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Q

What are major sighs present with CHF that are NOT present with COPD/Asthma?

A

These signs are all related to the lack of efficient cardiac output from the failing heart.

  • crackles/wet lung sounds
  • pedal edema
  • JVD
  • orthopnea
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