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bradypnea - ANSWER-decreased respiratory rate; occurs in some pathologic conditions
chronic illness - ANSWER-slow onset, characteristics: permanent change, caused by change in anatomy,
requires special patient education, long period of care or support; examples: heart disease, diabetes,
lung diseases, and arthritis
chronic pain - ANSWER-pain that may be limited, intermittent, or persistent but that lasts beyond the
normal healing period
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chronic wound - ANSWER-do not progress through stages of healing; healing impeded
Clara Barton - ANSWER-established red cross; volunteered to care for wounds and feed union soldiers
during civil war; served as supervisor of nurses for the army of James
closed wound - ANSWER-results from a blow, force, or strain caused by trauma such as a fall, an assault,
or motor vehicle crash
Dehiscence - ANSWER-Bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound
desiccation - ANSWER-dehydration
dialysis - ANSWER-a mechanical way of filtering waste from the blood
diffusion - ANSWER-exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli of lungs and circulating
blood
diuretics - ANSWER-used to increase urinary output
dyspnea - ANSWER-difficult or labored breathing
eczema - ANSWER-red, itchy inflammation of the skin; usually develops in early childhood, more
common in people w/ family history; treatment involves avoiding soap and other irritants and applying
creams or ointments if prescribed
edema - ANSWER-swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues
establishing an effective nurse-patient relationship - ANSWER--reduce anxiety through therapeutic
communication, teaching, and acceptance
-remember that the patient has concerns and needs other medical ones
-communicate with the patient as an individual
-take time to learn about the patient being admitted
-provide for the family participation in all aspects of care
eupnea - ANSWER-normal, unlabored breathing, one respiration to four heartbeats
eversion - ANSWER-turning foot outward
evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER-a problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions, using
the best evidence available; blends both science and art of nursing so best outcomes are achieved; may
consist of specific nursing interventions or use guidelines established for the care of patients
factors affecting body temp - ANSWER--circadian rhythms
-age and gender
-physical activity
-state of health
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