Questions to ask:
Sputum- amount, color, odor
Relevant exam
Resp
Resp
- Assess for Respiratory distress Posterior thorax - Inspect - Palpate - Percuss - Asculatate
Anterior thorax
If pneumonia is suspected
Additional system
- assess the oropharynx/inspect septum and nasal passages
ROS:
fever, headaches, nigh sweats, chest pain, weight loss, SOB
Plan
CBC Chest CT Sputum culture ECG Bronchoscopy
Differentials
Common cold
Asthma
COPD
Pneumonia
Lung cancer
Turberculosis
Pulmonary edema