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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care

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Chapter 3 - Respiratory System

Assessment of the Respiratory System

History of Present Illness and Review of System
Examination of the Respiratory System
Differential Diagnosis of Respiratory Symptoms

Common Problems of the Respiratory System

Chronic Asthma
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
Mild Asthma Exacerbation
Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Acute COPD Exacerbation
Acute Bronchitis
Pneumonia

Emergencies of the Respiratory System

Pneumothorax
Acute Foreign-Body Obstruction of an Airway
Pulmonary Embolism
Inhalation of Toxic Material


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