| A | B |
|---|
| dyspnea - characterized by | breathing efforts obvious, change in rate, general restlessness |
| orthopnea | inability to breathe except in sitting position |
| coughing is usually stimulated when | obstruction occurs in R tract |
| expectorate does what | brings up mucous from lungs |
| hemoptysis | expectoration of blood-streaked sputum |
| sputum contains | leukocytes, epithelial cells, nasopharynx, bacteria and dirt |
| R problems complain of chest pain - causes are | inflammation, space-occupying lesions, increased muscle activity to work to breath |
| air hunger is | respiratory rate and depth markedly increased |
| hypoxia is | reduced ox of tissue |
| side rails up is a must for | people in R distress |
| s/s lack of oxygen | h/a, vertigo (dizzy) drowsy |
| other symptoms of lack of ox | tachycardia, increased BP, tires easily, distention of neck veins |
| anixety ALWAYS accompanies | breathing difficulities |
