Abstract
![CDATA[The primary purpose of the respiratory system is gas exchange. This involves the transfer of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) between the atmosphere and the blood. The respiratory system is divided into two parts: the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems |
| Editors | Di Brown, Helen Edwards, Thomas Buckley, Robyn L. Aitken |
| Place of Publication | Chatswood, N.S.W. |
| Publisher | Elsevier Australia |
| Pages | 536-560 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Edition | 5th, Australia and New Zealand edition |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780729542920 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- surgical nursing
- respiratory system