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cerebral vascular accident
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(CVA) stroke: A sudden rupture or blockage of a blood vessel within the brain causing serious bleeding or local obstruction to circulatory flow in the brain
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biohazard bag
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a bag in which you place any type of biological waste (soiled linens, etc…)
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decubitus ulcer
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A bed sore or discolored, open area of skin damaged by pressure
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bladder training
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A behavioral technique that teaches the patient to resist or inhibit the urge to urinate, and to urinate according to a schedule rather than urinating at the urge
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cast
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A cast is a shell, frequently made from plaster, encasing a limb to hold a broken bone
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cataracts
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A clouding of the eye that interferes with light entering the eye.
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choking
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a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
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dehydration
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A condition caused by the loss of too much water from the body. Severe diarrhea or vomiting can cause dehydration
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diabetes
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A condition caused when the body is unable to use insulin to process the glucose (sugar) in the blood properly and so the level of glucose in the blood is too high for good health
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delusions
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A condition in which the patient has lost touch with reality and experiences hallucinations and misperceptions
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aseptic
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A condition of being free from germs and infection.
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assistive device
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a device that offers assistance
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clear liquid diet
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a diet made up of clear liquids
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anxiety
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A feeling of apprehension, fear, nervousness, or dread accompanied by restlessness or tension.
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diabetes mellitus
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A group of disorders in which there is a defect in the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into cells, leading to abnormally high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
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anemia
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A lower than normal number of red blood cells
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depression
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a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
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dying process
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a natural slowing down of the body’s systems
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contracture
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A permanent shortening of the muscles and tendons adjacent to a joint, which can result from severe, untreated spasticity and interferes with normal movement around the affected joint
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diet
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a prescribed selection of foods
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demanding resident
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a resident that demands a lot from staff
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disoriented resident
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a resident that feels disoriented or confused
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confused resident
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a resident that is confused
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bedpan
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a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
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bed cradle
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A simple metal frame, whose base slips between the mattress and the bed base and the top forms a support cradle for the bedclothes to keep them clear of the feet and legs.
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anger
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a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
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burnout
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A term used to describe feeling worn out and unable to carry on with a stressful activity
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communicable
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able to communicate
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AIDS (HIV)
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
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activity
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action: the state of being active
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ADL's
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Activities of Daily Living: Activities that are considered an everyday part of normal life.
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abdominal thrusts
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An emergency technique used to eject an object, such as food, from the trachea of a choking person. The technique employs a firm upward thrust just below the rib cage to force air from the lungs.
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clarification
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an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; OR clearing: the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
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body fluids
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Any fluid in the human body, such as blood, urine, saliva, sputum (spit), tears, semen, mother's milk or vaginal secretions
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cancer
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any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division
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disinfection
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Any process that destroys or removes disease-causing organisms such as viruses, bacteria or protozoa
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cyanotic
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appearing blue, due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
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dialysis
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artificial removal of waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail
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chronic
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being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
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arteries
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blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the body
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cyanosis
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Bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen in the bloo
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constipation
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Bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete
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autism
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brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood; affects three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction, and creative or imaginative play
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CVA
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cerebral vascular accident: stroke
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disinfectants
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Chemical and other processes used for disinfection
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A progressive lung disease process characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and a chronic cough
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bedrest
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confinement to bed continuously
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converting measures
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converting cc to mL or oz to cc
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appropriate response
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correct answer
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coughing excessively
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coughling a lot
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dysuria
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Difficult or painful urination.
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dysphagia
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Difficulty in swallowing.
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discharging resident
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discontinuing or allowing a resident to leave our care/facility
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DNR
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Do Not Resuscitate
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constrict
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Draw tight or compress at some point
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dry skin
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dry skin
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antiembolic stockings
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elastic stockings that help with a residents circulation on their extremities
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edema
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excessive accumulation of fluid.
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dentures
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false teeth
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bleeding
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flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessels
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diarrhea
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Frequent and watery bowel movements.
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dressing resident
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getting a resident dressed
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admitting residents
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give access or entrance to residents
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congestive heart failure
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Heart failure caused by loss of pumping power by the heart, resulting in fluids collecting in the body
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body alignment
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how the torso, limbs, spine,sholders are all in proper alignment
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arthritis
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Inflammation of a joint(s) causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
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avoiding falls
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keep away from falling down
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aphasia
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Loss of ability to speak or understand speech.
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confidentiality
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means the property that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes
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abduction
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Movement away from the midline of the body.
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adduction
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Movement toward the midline of the body.
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chest pain
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Muscular pain at the point where the ribs meet the chest bone may occur.
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Alzheimer's
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neurodegenerative disease which results in a loss of mental functions (dementia) due to the deterioration of brain tissue
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acute
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Occurring suddenly or over a short period of time.
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amputees
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People/residents that have lost a limb
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circulatory system
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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the circulation of blood.
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dizziness
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physical unsteadiness, imbalance, and lightheadedness associated with balance disorders.
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care plan
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Plan of professional clinical activities developed to implement the treatment plan.
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confidential information
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private information
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Angina pectoris
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recurring chest pain or discomfort that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood.
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ambulatory resident
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resident able to walk
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dyspnea
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Shortness of breath, difficult or labored breathing.
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apical
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situated at the tip.
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accidents
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something going wrong unexpectedly
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back strain
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strain in the back
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axillary temperature
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temperature taken from under the arm
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contamination
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the act of contaminating or polluting
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bowel movements
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the act of eliminating solid or semisolid waste material from the digestive tract
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catheter drainage bag
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the bag in which the urine drains into when a patient/resident uses a catheter
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basic human needs
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the basic needs of humans:
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breathing
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the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
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diastolic
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The bottom of the two blood pressure numbers. Measures the heart at rest.
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call light
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The button which the resident/patient will push when in need of something
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aspiration
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the entry of secretions or foreign material into the trachea and lungs
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blood pressure
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The force exerted in the arteries by blood as it circulates. It is divided into systolic (when the heart contracts) and diastolic (when the heart is filling) pressures
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body language
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The gestures, poses, movements, and expressions that a person uses to communicate.
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elimination of wastes
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the getting rid of wastes
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bed height
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the height of the bed
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dementia
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The loss of intellectual functions (such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning) of sufficient severity to interfere with a person’s daily functioning
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body mechanics
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the mechanics of the function of the various systems of the human body, especially the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems
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bargaining
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the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
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central nervous system
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The part of the nervous system that includes the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.
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bed position
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the position in which the bed is
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bed bath
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the process of bathing while in bed
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cleaning spills
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the process of cleaning up spills
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communication
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the process of exchanging information and ideas
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aging process
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the process of systems' deterioration with time
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atrophy
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The progressive loss of muscle mass, or wasting, caused by reduction in the size or number of muscle cells
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documentation
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The recording in a permanent format of information derived from conservation activities
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denial
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The refusal to admit to one's self the truth or reality
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affected side
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The side of the body that has been/will be affected
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blindness
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the state of being blind or lacking sight
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colostomy
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the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body: for getting rid of body waste (stool)
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cardiovascular system
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The system composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
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bathing
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to bathe
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ambulation
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to walk
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abuse
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Treating another person with physical or mental cruelty, usually on a regular basis and against their will
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disrespectful treatment
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treatment that is disrespectful
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chemotherapy
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Treatment with anticancer drugs.
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BID
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twice daily
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bacteria
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Very small, single-celled life-forms that can reproduce quickly
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ambulate with assistance
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walk with assistance
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