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== Four components of respiratory assessments ==
== Four components of respiratory assessments ==
With inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation of the anterior and posterior thorax.
With inspection, palpitation, percussion and auscultation of the anterior and posterior thorax.
=== Tools needed for respiratory assessment-- ==
=== Tools needed for respiratory assessment-- ===
# A stethoscope - for assessing the lung sounds  
# A stethoscope - for assessing the lung sounds  
# Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level  
# Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level