Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 3, Problem 11RQ
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Pulmonary function tests involve the evaluation of the respiratory system for the identification of the severity of the impairment of lungs. There are several tests which are used to distinguish between the different types of lung disorders.
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His skin color is pale gray, his chest is barrel-shaped, and he uses accessory muscles to breathe; he appears anxious and is sitting in a tripod position. His nail beds are bluish in color; his oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry is 72%.
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