Jonelle, 60-year-old man is brought to the ER complaining of acute chest pain. He was mowing his lawn when he suddenly felt ill. He went indoors to tell his wife, and she called 911. The patient is breathing rapidly while breathing supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula. Questions: 1. What other symptoms should the interviewer ask the patient about? Why?2. What clinical problems may explain the chest pain?

Jonelle, 60-year-old man is brought to the ER complaining of acute chest pain. He was mowing his lawn when he suddenly felt ill. He went indoors to tell his wife, and she called 911. The patient is breathing rapidly while breathing supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula. Questions: 1. What other symptoms should the interviewer ask the patient about? Why?2. What clinical problems may explain the chest pain?

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter22: Chest Tubes

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