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*Decrease in level of [[alertness]] ([[consciousness]]) | *Decrease in level of [[alertness]] ([[consciousness]]) | ||
*Inability to speak in full sentences | *Inability to speak in full sentences | ||
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===Skin=== | |||
===HEENT=== | |||
*Nasal flaring | *Nasal flaring | ||
===Neck=== | |||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*End-inspiratory [[crackles]] (sounds heard at the end of a deep breath) | *End-inspiratory [[crackles]] (sounds heard at the end of a deep breath) | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
*A [[third heart sound]] ([[S3]]) may be present | *A [[third heart sound]] ([[S3]]) may be present | ||
===Abdomen=== | |||
===Back=== | |||
===Genitourinary=== | |||
===Neuromuscular=== | |||
===Extremities=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Anxious
- Decrease in level of alertness (consciousness)
- Inability to speak in full sentences
Vital Signs
Skin
HEENT
- Nasal flaring
Neck
Lungs
- End-inspiratory crackles (sounds heard at the end of a deep breath)
Heart
- A third heart sound (S3) may be present
Abdomen
Back
Genitourinary
Neuromuscular
Extremities
References