The following questions will assist the nursing student in the assessment of a client suspected for pneumonia. 1.) What should the nurse note or observe when counting respirations? 2.)How is tactile fremitus assessed? 3.) Describe the method for checking diaphragmatic axcursion.

The following questions will assist the nursing student in the assessment of a client suspected for pneumonia. 1.) What should the nurse note or observe when counting respirations? 2.)How is tactile fremitus assessed? 3.) Describe the method for checking diaphragmatic axcursion.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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The following questions will assist the nursing student in the assessment of a client suspected for pneumonia.

1.) What should the nurse note or observe when counting respirations?

2.)How is tactile fremitus assessed?

3.) Describe the method for checking diaphragmatic axcursion.

4.) Describe the pattern of percussion to the anterior and posterior thorax.

5.) What is the characteristic tone when percussing normal lung tissue?

6.) Describe the different techniques in voice auscultation.

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