Chamberlain college of Nursing NR 602 / NR602.
1. Asthma – all levels of severity What are s/s of asthma? • Wheezing Continuous/persistent cough Long expir. phase Diminished breath sounds Signs of resp. distress Tachypnea Retractions Nasal flaring Accessory muscles Apprehension Drowsiness Tachycardia Cyanosis of lips How is asthma dx'd? • O2 sat PFT: -Spirometry -FEV1: normal >75%, mild 60-75%,