Respiratory -S/S of asthma ATI p 125-127, Med-Surg p 900 EXPECTED FINDINGS ●● Dyspnea ●● Chest tightness ●● Anxiety or stress PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ●● Coughing ●● W heezing ●● Mucus production ●● Use of accessory muscles ●● Prolonged exhalation ●● Poor oxygen saturation (low SaO2) ●● Barrel chest or increased chest diameter Obtain history regarding current and previous asthma exacerbations. ●● Onset and duration ●● Precipitating factors (str...

PN 2 Final Review Respiratory -S/S of asthma ATI p 125-127, Med-Surg p 900 EXPECTED FINDINGS ●● Dyspnea ●● Chest tightness ●● Anxiety or stress PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ●● Coughing ●● Wheezing ●● Mucus production ●● Use of accessory muscles ●● Prolonged exhalation ●● Poor oxygen saturation (low SaO2) ●● Barrel chest or increased chest diameter Obtain history regarding current and previous asthma exacerbations. ●● Onset and duration ●● Precipita...

PN2 Exam #2 Study Guide ASTHMA  Characterized by exacerbations of acute airway inflammation  Airway obstruction occurs d/t bronchoconstriction, mucous, or inflammation when exposed to trigge r Clinical Manifestations:  High pitched, wheezing lung sounds  Cough  SOB  Chest tightness  Worsens at night or when triggers are present Medications:  Short Acting= Albuterol, Proventil, Ventoli  Long Acting= Serevent  Corticosteroids= Serevent, Advair Education:  Avoid tri...

ATI PN 2 Final Review Respiratory-S/S of asthma

PROFESSIONAL NURSING II EXAM 2|PN2 EXAM 2 1. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output related to valvular insufficiency for the patient with infective endocarditis (IE) based on which assessment finding(s)? a. Fever, chills, and diaphoresis *b. Blood pressure of 85/48 mmHg c. Petechiae on the inside of the mouth and conjunctiva d. Increase in heart rate of 15 beats/minute while walking. 2. A patient who has a history of pulmonary valve stenosis tells t...

ATI PN 2 Final Review Respiratory-S/S of asthma