Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Alterations Flashcards
1
Q
Cough
A
acute(just occurred) or chronic
2
Q
Dyspnea
A
shortness of breath, feeling of inability to get a good breath
3
Q
chest pain
A
chest pain
4
Q
abnormal sputum
A
green or blood
5
Q
hemoptysis
A
coughing up blood
6
Q
altered breathing patterns
A
tachypnea, bradypnea, use of accessory muscles
7
Q
cyanosis
A
bluish discoloration of skin and mucus membranes because of lack of 02
8
Q
fever
A
fever
