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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 | ||