NURS 3444- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 51 pages long!)
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Alterations in the size and shape of parts of system. Alterations in gas exchange and threat to ventilation. Risk for obstruction and atelectasis r/t repeat infections. 25 vs 300 million sacs (children have 25, adults have 300) Higher oxygen consumption and less glycogen reserves. Children have increased metabolic rate because have to work harder, less sacs. Choking, shortness of breath, dysphonia (muffled, hoarse or. Will probably be on the right side. Brain talks priority for glucose and oxygen if doesn"t get it and infant then have to observe their behavior. Tachypnea and tachycardia worry about fatigue. Dyspnea (difficulty breathing), tachypnea, nasal flaring and retraction. Possible: hypoxia, irritability, nasal flaring, retractions normative respiration, home. Retractions = using accessory muscles safety reviewed. If not noted chronic cough, wheezing. Radiograph forced expiratory film = hyperinflation in lungs. Outcome normative respiration, home safety reviewed. Lay flat = least air, 90 degrees = need help breathing.
