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respiratory
respiratory care
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
03/10/2010
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sputum
 Definition
substance expelled by coughing; mucus from the lungs
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pneumonia
 Definition
inlflamation of the lings caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemicals
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atelectasis
 Definition
a colapsed lung, may be due to hypoventilation or obstruction
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alveoli
 Definition
sacs where carbon dipxide leaves the blood and o2 enters the blood
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tenacious
 Definition
thick
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thin
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watery
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scant
 Definition
small amounts
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copious
 Definition
large amts
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frothy
 Definition
with bubbles
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color of sputum
 Definition
clear, white, yellow, green, gray, brown, bloody
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