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CD4 Cells

type of T cells attacked by the human immunodeficiency virus

Cardiac Arrest

sudden and unexpected complete cessation of the heartbeat

Cardiomyopathy

general term for any weakening or change in myocardium often associated with inadequate heart pumping

Celiac disease

sensitivity to gluten resulting in diarrhea, fatigue, flatulence, bloating and dermatitis

Cellulitis

localized skin infection that may occur in edematous area

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones

Client with gallstones

may feel pain in the middle back and right shoulder

Cholecystitis

inflammation of the gallbladder

Chronic Fatigue syndrome

characterized by prolonged and severe tiredness and disabling fatigue, frequently accompanied by flu-like symptoms. Treatment plan for client with chronic fatigue syndrome - consistent from session to session

Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease

group of pulmonary disorder characterized by persistent or recurring obstruction of airflow that worsens with exertion-examples of this disorder include Asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis


Cirrhosis

progressive liver disease with liver cells destroyed and replaced with fibrous scar tissue, giving the liver a yellow-orange color

Clockwise

direction of pressure when massaging the abdomen to relieve constipation

Colostomy bag treatment

recommend not eating for 2-3 hours before the session, do not apply lubricant on or near the bag opening, in the even of a bag spillage, ask the clients if they prefer to clean it themselves or if they want assistance

Congestive heart failure

refers to the inability of the heart to pump blood to meet the body's demands


Constipation

describes infrequent or difficult passing of stools

Coronary artery disease

most common form of heart disease

Crohn Disease

chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects any part of the GI tract and can extend through all of its layers-normal segments are separated by diseased segments-massage avoid the abdomen

Cystic fibrosis

genetic disorder causing hypersecretion of cells that produce mucus, saliva and digestive juice

Diarrhea

frequent passing of unformed, loose watery stools

Diastole

pressure against arterial walls during ventricular relaxation

Discoid Lupus Erythematosis

type of lupus that affects only the skin

Diverticulitis

infection or inflammation of diverticula of the colon

Diverticulosis

presence of herniations in the colon wall

Edema

abnormal accumulation of fluids from a sluggish or overloaded lymph transport system, whic causes swelling-Superficial gliding, clearing strokes, lymphatic drainage-techniques recommended for a client with edema

Embolism

embolus occludes a blood vessel, cutting off circulation-floating matter carried by blood that occludes a blood vessel

Embolus

floating mass carried by blood

Emphysema

results from destruction of the alveolar walls due to long term exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke or air pollution - people with this disorder often develop barrel chest because of the added exertion of expiration - permanent enlargement of lower airways accompanied by destruction of alveolar walls, affecting elasticity