How would perform a focused respiratory assessment on jill

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Case Scenario

Jill is an 18-year-old female who has presented to the A& E department complaining of shortness of breath (SOB), chest tightness, and cough. It was a cool evening, and Jill was playing hockey on an outdoor field when these symptoms first started. She states that she had an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) two weeks ago. Jill has a history of Asthma but has not had an Asthma attack in about 12 months.

Current medications: Seretide inhaler and Ventolin inhaler (admits that she does not use her Seretide inhaler regularly maybe a few times a week).

On Examination (O/E)

Objective data

RR - 22bpm

HR - 105bpm

BP - 128/84mmHg

T - 37.9°C

SpO2 - 95%RA

Jill appears anxious and is unable to speak in full sentences.

Question 2.

Describe how you would perform a focused RESPIRATORY assessment on Jill. Ensure you include the following elements in your assessment: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

Explain TWO abnormal findings you might identify when performing a focused respiratory assessment on a patient experiencing acute asthma.

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