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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