Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students) · Kati Kleber
March 7, 20241m 55s
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Outline FINES
- F-Feeding difficulty
- I-Inspiratory Stridor
- N-Nares Flares
- E-Expiratory Grunting
- S-Sternal Retractions
The above signs are indications that the patient is attempting to draw in more oxygen. The patient will begin to compensate for the decreased tissue oxygenation by exhibiting the following signs and symptoms.