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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/08%3A_Oxygenation/8.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_ProcessAnxiety Reduction is defined as, “Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger.” [16] Respiratory Monitoring is defined as, “Collec...Anxiety Reduction is defined as, “Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger.” [16] Respiratory Monitoring is defined as, “Collection and analysis of patient data to ensure airway patency and adequate gas exchange.” [17] Selected nursing interventions related to anxiety reduction and respiratory monitoring are listed in the following box.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/04%3A_Oxygen_Therapy/4.02%3A_Basic_Concepts_of_OxygenationAs soft tissue falls to the back of the throat, it impedes the passage of air (blue arrows) through the trachea and is characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upp...As soft tissue falls to the back of the throat, it impedes the passage of air (blue arrows) through the trachea and is characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.02%3A_Upper_and_Lower_Respiratory_AssessmentThis page discusses respiratory assessments, emphasizing the components of upper and lower airway assessments. It outlines the importance of monitoring vital signs and respiratory efforts, and highlig...This page discusses respiratory assessments, emphasizing the components of upper and lower airway assessments. It outlines the importance of monitoring vital signs and respiratory efforts, and highlights subjective questions to gather patient information about respiratory symptoms. The page describes the process of assessing signs like breathing patterns, lung sounds, and chest condition.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/University_of_South_Carolina_Upstate/Nursing_Fundamentals_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Oxygenation/7.03%3A_Applying_the_Nursing_ProcessAnxiety Reduction is defined as, “Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger.” [16] Respiratory Monitoring is defined as, “Collec...Anxiety Reduction is defined as, “Minimizing apprehension, dread, foreboding, or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger.” [16] Respiratory Monitoring is defined as, “Collection and analysis of patient data to ensure airway patency and adequate gas exchange.” [17] Selected nursing interventions related to anxiety reduction and respiratory monitoring are listed in the following box.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/10%3A_Respiratory_Assessment/10.03%3A_Respiratory_AssessmentThe normal range of a respiratory rate for an adult is 12-20 breaths per minute at rest, and the normal range for oxygen saturation of the blood is 94–98% (SpO₂) [3] . Bradypnea is less than 12 breath...The normal range of a respiratory rate for an adult is 12-20 breaths per minute at rest, and the normal range for oxygen saturation of the blood is 94–98% (SpO₂) [3] . Bradypnea is less than 12 breaths per minute, and tachypnea is greater than 20 breaths per minute. Break up the assessment by listening to the anterior lung sounds and then the heart sounds and allowing the patient to rest before listening to the posterior lung sounds.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Skills_(OpenRN)/11%3A_Oxygen_Therapy/11.02%3A_Basic_Concepts_of_OxygenationAs soft tissue falls to the back of the throat, it impedes the passage of air (blue arrows) through the trachea and is characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upp...As soft tissue falls to the back of the throat, it impedes the passage of air (blue arrows) through the trachea and is characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep.
