Describe the physical and biological factors that have an influence on respiratory status.
Description should include
- disease progression
- age-specific populations
- skin pigmentation
- thoracic congenital anomalies
- chest trauma.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the physical factors that affect response to treatment?
- What are the biologic factors that affect response to treatment?
- What is meant by metabolic state?
- What is meant by oxygenation?
- What is disease progression? How does it affect treatment?