Describe some of the ways the respiratory system protects itself from foreign bodies and pathogens.

Describe some assessment findings, other than vital sign changes and lung sound abnormalities, that can indicate respiratory system problems.

Describe how bronchiectasis increases infection risk.

Describe how a nurse would evaluate the efficacy of nursing care delivered to a patient with bronchiectasis.

Describe bronchoconstriction and how bronchodilators improve asthma symptoms.

Describe some interventions a patient would need to take in an asthma action plan.

Describe strategies to prevent COPD exacerbations.

Describe how chest tube placement treats pneumothorax.

Describe the potential physical assessment findings for a patient with severe pneumonia.

Describe airborne infection isolation precautions and why this is necessary for TB patients.

Describe how the genetic mutation causes respiratory problems in CF.

Describe how vaping causes lung damage.