MENNONITE COLLEGE OF NURSING

Definition: a disorder of the lungs characterized by pulmonary hypoperfusion, hypoxemia, metabolic and respiratory acidosis, classic changes in lung tissue leading to decreased lung compliance, capillary damage, and alveolar necrosis. *c. Signs and Symptoms: Retractions, cyanosis, tachypnea (>60/minute), rales, expiratory grunting, flaring ... ................
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