3 Fundamental Of Nursing Vocabulary

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acute illness

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a rapid onset of symptoms that lasts only a short time.

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chronic illness

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irreversible illness that causes permanent physical impairment and requires long-term healthcare

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disease

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a pathologic change in the structure or function of the body or mind.

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exacerbation

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when the symptoms of a disease reappear.

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health

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a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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health promotion

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behavior of an individual motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential

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holistic care

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care that takes into account the whole person interacting in the environment

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morbidity

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frequency that a disease occurs

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mortality

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number of deaths

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illness

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the response of the person to a disease; an abnormal process in which level of functioning is changed when compared with a previous level.

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remission

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when a disease is present but no symptoms are experienced

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risk factor

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something that increases a persons chance for illness or injury.

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wellness

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a more active state oriented toward maximizing the potential, regardless of state of health.