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anonymity |
protection of a research patient in such a way that the participant cannot be linked to the information provided
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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) |
Database containing systematic reviews and protocols of the effects of healthcare interventions |
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Confidentiality |
practice of keeping patient information private
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comparative effectiveness research (CER) |
a systematic research design comparing the effectiveness of different interventions |
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dependent variable |
variable that is the outcome; hypothesized to depend on or be caused by another variable
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evidence-based practice (EBP) |
approach to healthcare that realizes that pathophysiologic reasoning and personal experience are necessary, but not sufficient, for making decisions and emphasizes decision making based on the best available evidence
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foreground questions |
those questions specific to a particular patient asked as part of the use of the PICO model in nursing research
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hypothesis |
statement that predicts the relationship between the variables under study
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independent variable |
variable that causes or affects another variable that is measured
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literature review |
process of selecting published materials about the concepts to be examined in a research study |
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meta-analyses |
systematic reviews that combine results from several studies using qualitative statistics
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networking |
system of meeting and establishing contacts with colleagues who share common interests
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nursing research |
research that focuses on establishing a scientific base for the practice of nursing
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problem statement |
key step in the research process that identifies the direction a project will take
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qualitative research |
involves the systematic collection and analysis of subjective materials, using procedures in which there tends to be a minimum of researcher-imposed control
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quantitative research |
involves the systematic collection of numeric information, usually under conditions of considerable control, and analysis of findings using statistical procedures
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research design |
overall plan for collecting and analyzing data
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systematic reviews |
use of explicit methods to identify, select, and critically evaluate relevant research
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theory |
a set of interrelated constructs or propositions that attempts to present or explain some phenomenon systematically
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variables |
property that varies from another in an experiment |
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clinical experience |
use of knowledge, critical thinking, and past performance to solve problems |
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clinical reasoning |
use of critical thinking to question why the patient has an abnormal finding |
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competence |
ability to understand rights and responsibilities
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critical thinking |
purposeful process that is disciplined, active, multidimensional, reasonable, rational, and reflective to arrive at insight and draw conclusions
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diagnostic reasoning |
the process of gathering and clustering data to draw inferences and propose diagnoses
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diagnostic reasoning process |
skills sued to make nursing diagnoses
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human patient simulator |
a life-sized mannequin with a sophisticated computer interface, which presents clinical scenarios that evolve based on decisions a user makes |
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learning styles |
how students learn best
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nursing judgement |
knowledge, experience, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning |
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nursing process |
systematic approach to providing nursing care using assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
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primary source |
the patient (as identified when gathering information)
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secondary source |
family, significant others, other healthcare professionals, health records, and literature review that provide information about a patient/client |
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assessment |
first phase of the nursing process in which data are gathered to identify actual or potential health problems
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auscultation |
technique of listening to body sounds with a stethoscope
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cues |
pieces of data, subjective or objective, about a patient |
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inspection |
systematic visual examination of the patient
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interviewing |
communication technique in which the nurse questions that patient in a goal-directed conversation
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objective data |
observable, measurable information that can be validated or verified
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observation |
art of noticing patient cues
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palpation |
use of the sense of touch to ascertain the size, shape, and configuration of underlying body structures
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percussion |
examination by tapping the body surface with the fingertips and evaluating the sounds obtained
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physical examination |
use of the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to obtain information about the structure and function of body parts
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subjective data |
symptoms or covert cues that include the patient's feelings and statements about his or her health problems
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validation |
reexamining information to check its accuracy
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actual nursing diagnosis |
an existing human response to a health problem the nurse identifies that is amenable to nursing intervention
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cluster |
patient data combined into meaningful patterns
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collaborative health problems |
problems based on medical diagnoses, medically ordered treatments, or other related problems that require interdependent standards and activities to be addressed
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medical diagnosis |
identified disease or pathologic process; treatment focuses on correcting or preventing specific pathology of specific organs or body systems
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nursing diagnosis |
actual, potential, or possible health problem identified by the nurse that is amenable to nursing intervention
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premature closure |
selecting a diagnosis before analyzing pertinent information
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risk nursing diagnosis |
state of being at risk for the development of a health problem amenable to nursing intervention
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taxonomy |
classification system to organize information
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concept map |
a graphical tool for organizing and representing knowledge |
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evaluation |
judgement of the effectiveness of nursing care in achieving patient goals
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goal |
aim or expected end to which the nurse and patient work together
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nursing interventions
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any treatment the nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes based on clinical judgment and knowledge
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nursing interventions classifications (NIC) |
system of organizing nursing interventions in a 3 level taxonomy consisting of domains, classes, and interventions and developed by a research team at the University of Iowa College of Nursing
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Nursing outcome classification (NOC) |
system of organizing desired patient outcomes according to categories, classes, labels, outcome indicators, and measurement activities for outcomes
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outcome |
a measurable statement of expectations
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outcome criteria |
specific, measurable, realistic statement of goal attainment
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outcome identification |
formulation of goals and measurable outcomes that provides that basis for evaluation
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planning |
management function of deciding what to do, when, where, how, by whom, and with what resources
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priority |
nursing problem that takes on a position of prominence
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qualifier |
description of the parameter for achieving a goal
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scientific rationale |
reason for a nursing intervention that is supported by clinical research |
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variances |
deviation that alters an expected outcome or date of discharge
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delegation |
transferring to a competent person the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation
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evaluation |
judgement of the effectiveness of nursing care in achieving patient goals |
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implementation |
action phase of the nursing process in which nursing care is provided
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nursing audit
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any review completed by a nurse of a patient's care or records to evaluate whether established standards were met
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peer review |
evaluation and judgment of performance by other nurses
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quality improvement programs |
mechanisms for healthcare organizations to assess and improve care
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standards of care |
comprise the expected level of performance or practice as established by guidelines, authority, or custom |
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activity intolerance |
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aerobic exercise |
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anaerobic exercise |
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arthroscopy |
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ataxia |
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athetosis |
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atrophy |
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body mechanics |
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chorea |
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contracture |
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dangling |
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deep vein thrombosis (DVT) |
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dystonia |
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flaccidity |
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foot drop |
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gait |
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isometric exercise |
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isotonic exercise |
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lift team |
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osteoarthritis |
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paraplegia |
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range of motion (ROM) |
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scoliosis |
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spasticity |
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tetraplegia |
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tremor |
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alveoli |
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apnea |
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arterial blood gas (ABG) |
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arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) |
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atelectasis |
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bronchioles |
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bronchospasm |
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capnography |
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capnometry |
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cyanosis |
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diffusion |
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dyspnea |
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EtCO2 |
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fraction of inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2) |
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hemoptysis |
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hypercapnia |
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hyperventilation |
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hypoventilation |
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hypoxemia |
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hypoxia |
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oxygen saturation |
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) |
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partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) |
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pulse oximetry |
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splinting |
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tracheostomy |
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ventilation |
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acid |
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active transport |
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anions |
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ascites |
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baroreceptors |
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base |
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buffers |
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cations |
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diffusion |
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electrolytes |
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extracellular fluid |
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filtration |
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hyperosmolar |
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hypertonic |
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hypoosmolar |
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hypotonic |
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interstitial fluid |
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intracellular fluid |
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intravascular fluid |
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ions |
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milliequivalent (mEq)
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osmolality |
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osmolarity |
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osmosis |
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osmotic (oncotic) pressure |
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tonicity |
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abscess |
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abrasion |
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approximated |
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binders |
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deep tissue injury (DTI) |
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debridement |
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dehiscence |
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dermatitis |
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dermis |
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desquamation |
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epidermis |
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epithelialization |
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evisceration |
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fistula |
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friction |
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granulation tissue |
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hematoma |
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incision |
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induration
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laceration |
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macerated |
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MARSI (Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury) |
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necrotizing fascitis |
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negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) |
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periwound |
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pressure ulcer |
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purulent |
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sanguineous |
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serosanguineous |
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serous |
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shear |
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subcutaneous tissue |
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tunneling |
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undermining |
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agranulocytes |
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anaerobes |
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eschar |
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slough |
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debridement |
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antibodies |
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antigens |
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bacteremia |
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colonization |
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communicable disease |
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comunicable period |
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complement system |
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endotoxins |
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extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) |
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granulocytes |
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healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) |
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interferon |
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leukocytosis |
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minimum inhibitory concentration (MIH) |
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multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) |
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neutropenia |
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normal flora |
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nosocomial infection |
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opportunistic |
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purulent |
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sepsis |
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shift to the left (left shift) |
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superinfection |
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systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) |
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vaccination
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circadian rhythm |
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enuresis |
bed wetting |
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fatigue
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hypnotics |
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hypopnea |
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insomnia |
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narcolepsy |
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parasomnias |
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polysomnography
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rest |
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sleep |
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sleep deficiency |
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sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) |
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sleep health |
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sleepiness |
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sleep latency |
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sleep loss |
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somnambulism |
sleep walking
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sleep sufficiency
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