What the nurse should know about the pulmonary system.
The pulmonary system is vital to life. Illnesses of the pulmonary system may be minor or life threatening. It is very important for the nurse to be constantly aware of assessing a patient's respiratory status and limitations that may be present.
Hart
April
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Bethel College, USA.
Davidhizar
Ruth
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