This article discusses the principles applied in any situation where a thorough respiratory assessment is required
After reading this article, the nurse should be able to:
Describe the stages involved in oxygen delivery' to the tissues
Carry out a visual assessment of the patient’s respiratory status
Differentiate between normal and abnormal breath sounds
Discuss the principles and limitations of pulse oximetry
Describe the four types of acid-base imbalance
Emergency Nurse. 5, 4, 31-38. doi: 10.7748/en.5.4.31.s18
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