Assessment

Question 1

Subjective

Answer 1

-SOB (shortness of breath)
-Wheezing
-Sputum
-Pain with breathing
-Cough

Question 2

Objective

Answer 2

-Diagnostic Tests
-Arterial Blood Gas
-CXR
-Hct, Hgb

Question 3

Physical

Answer 3

*Respirations: rate, quality, pattern
*Inspect:
-skin and nail integrity
-neck for the position of the trachea
-shape and movement of chest wall
*Palpate: chest and back
*Auscultate: lung sounds
*Sputum: color, amount consistency, odor