Health Assessment: A Nursing ApproachLippincott, 1990 - 600 pages |
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... lungs from collapsing . Dur- ing expiration , when the lungs are at rest , lung pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure . During inspiration , the diaphragm contracts and moves downward . Then ex- ternal intercostals pull the ribs up , ...
... lungs from collapsing . Dur- ing expiration , when the lungs are at rest , lung pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure . During inspiration , the diaphragm contracts and moves downward . Then ex- ternal intercostals pull the ribs up , ...
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... lungs . If the lung expands easily , for example , compliance is high , whereas if more pres- sure is needed to expand the lung , compliance is low , in which case the lung is called " stiff . " Because of the surface tension in the ...
... lungs . If the lung expands easily , for example , compliance is high , whereas if more pres- sure is needed to expand the lung , compliance is low , in which case the lung is called " stiff . " Because of the surface tension in the ...
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... lung resonance changes to dullness when per- cussing the posterior thorax . 5. AUSCULTATE THE LUNGS . a . Auscultate breath sounds . When auscultating the lungs , mentally picture the lung segment located beneath the thoracic landmarks ...
... lung resonance changes to dullness when per- cussing the posterior thorax . 5. AUSCULTATE THE LUNGS . a . Auscultate breath sounds . When auscultating the lungs , mentally picture the lung segment located beneath the thoracic landmarks ...
Contents
OVERVIEW OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 1 |
The Health Assessment Interview | 11 |
Physical Examination Techniques | 19 |
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