NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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____, ____, and ____ are hallmarks of the severity of atelectasis.
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alcoholism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), diabetes, heart failure
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Tachypnea, dyspnea, mild to moderate hypoxemia
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Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus
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hypotension, shock, respiratory failure
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If you do have signs and symptoms, they may include: Difficulty breathing. Rapid, shallow breathing. Wheezing.
Detailed explanation-2: -tachycardia, tachypnea, pleural pain, and central cyanosis (a bluish skin hue that is a late sign of hypoxemia) may be anticipated. Patients characteristically have difficulty breathing in the supine position and are anxious.
Detailed explanation-3: -Early signs of hypoxia are anxiety, confusion, and restlessness; if hypoxia is not corrected, hypotension will develop. As hypoxia worsens, the patient’s vital signs, activity tolerance, and level of consciousness will decrease.
Detailed explanation-4: -closure or collapse of alveoli.
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