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Alopecia
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The loss of scalp hair (baldness) or body hair. (caused by chemotherapeutic agents and radiation of the head)
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As-needed (PRN) care
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Provision of hygienic care as required by the client.
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Effleurage
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A stroking massage technique.
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Hirsutism
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Abnormal hairiness, particularly in women.
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Pediculosis
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infestation head with lice
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Sulcular technique
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A technique of brushing the teeth under the gingival margins.
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Closed bed
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An unoccupied bed with the top covers drawn up to the top of the bed under the pillow.
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Miter
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A method of folding the bed-clothes at the corners to secure them in place while the bed is occupied.
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Open bed
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A bed not presently being used by its occupant, with the top covers folded back.
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Reverse Trendelenburg's position
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A position with the head of the bed raised and the foot lowered, while the bed foundation remains unbroken.
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Surgical bed (anesthetic, recovery, or postoperative bed)
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A bed with the top covers fanfolded to one side or to the end of the bed.
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Trendelenburg's position
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The client is supine on a surface inclined 45 degrees, with the head at the lower end.
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