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pn 141 test 2 book: burke pg 561
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is it | A partial or total lung collapse and airlessness |
| is it acute or chronic | both |
| what is the usual cause | obstruction of the airwayto the affected area of loung |
| how much of the lung does it affect | a small segment or the entire lobe |
| what other causes are there | compression of the lung or the inability to keep the alveoli open |
| s/s of it | absent, diminished breath sounds, over the affected area, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea |
| what is the primary tx | prevention |
| risk factors | COPD, smokers undergoing surgery, prolonged bedrest |
| what is important for early detection and Tx | frequent resp. assessments |
| how should they be positioned to promote drainage | position to the uneffected side with the effected wide up |
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