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16 Cards in this Set
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actuity
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clearness; or a disorder's level of severity; minimu level or need for healthcare services that must be met for a client to be admitted to an acutae care facility
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dehumanixation
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to make a person/client feel like an object, to remove one's dignity
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vital signs
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measurements of temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
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AMA
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against medical advise
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AWOL
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absent without leave
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BP
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blood pressure
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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CXR
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chest x-ray
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D/C
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clients's discharge
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DNR
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do not resuscitate
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ID
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identification / intradermal
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Kg
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kilogram
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S/P
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status post
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respiration
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VS
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vital signs
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W/C
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wheel chair
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