Fundamentals Of Nursing

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Adventitious breath sounds

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abdnormal breath sound heard over the lungs.

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Alkalosis

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Condition, characterized by a proportionate lack of hydrogen ions in the extracellular fluid concentration, in which the pH exceeds 7.45.

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Collaborative problems

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Actual or portential health problem that may occur from complications of disease, diagnostic studies, or the treatment regimen; the nurse works together with other members of the healthcare team toward its resolution.

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Hemothorax

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blood that develops in the pleural space.

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Idiosyncratic effect

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unusual, unexpected response to a drug that may manifest itself by overresponse, underresponse, or response different from the expected outcome.

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Intradermal injection

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Injection placed just below the epidermis.

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Kardex care plan

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Trade name for a care plan documentation system that encompasses (1) prescriptions for nursing care related to activities of daily living; (2) nursing diagnoses and related patient goals and nursing orders; and (3) the nursing care related to diagnostic measures and the medical regimen.

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orthostatic hypotension

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Temporary fall in blood pressure associated with assuming an upright position; synonym for postural hypotension.

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peer review

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evaluation at the closest point to the patient and an ongoing tool to use for professional growth.

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parenteral

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outside of intestines or alimentary canal; popularly used to refer to injection routes.

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Pleural effusion

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fluid in the pleural space

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Protocol/standing orders

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written plan that details the nursing activities to be executed in specific situations.

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remission

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period in a chronic illness when the disease is present, but the person does not experience symptoms of the disease.

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spirometer

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instrument used to measure lung capacities and volumes; one type is used to encourage deep breathing (incentive spirometry).

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stomatitis

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is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, liips, throat, and roof or floor of the mouth. Caused by poor oral hygiene, poorly fitted denture.

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tachypnea

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rapid rate of breathing

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Tonus

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normal, partially steady state of muscle contraction.

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Z-track technique

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zigzag technique used to administer medications intramuscularly.

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Wellness diagnosis

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clinical judgment about an individual, family, or community in transition from a specific level of wellness to a higher level of wellness.