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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
Identify skills needed to assess the respiratory system.
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Uses diagnostic procedures to determine respiratory status.
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Explain various oxygen delivery systems.
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Describe nursing care of patients requiring advanced airway techniques.
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Prioritize modes and adjuncts of mechanical ventilation (MV) from simple to
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complex.
Identify medications commonly used to care for a patient with complex re-
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spiratory needs.
Develop the plan of care for the individual with a chest tube.
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Given a case study, analyze care required in complex respiratory conditions.
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