Chapter 3: Communication & Diversity Flashcards
1
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therapeutic communication
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communication techniques that build trust between a patient and a healthcare worker
2
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objective information
A
based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells
3
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subjective information
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something a person cannot or did not observe
4
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a with a line over it
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before
5
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abd
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abdomen
6
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ac
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before meals
7
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ad lib
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as desired
8
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ADLs
A
activities of daily living
9
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amb
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ambulate, ambulatory
10
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AP
A
apical pulse
11
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bid
A
2 times a day
12
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BM
A
bowel movement
13
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BP
A
blood pressure
14
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c w/ a line over it
A
with
15
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C
A
Celsius
16
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CHF
A
congestive heart failure
17
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c/o
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complains of
18
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CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
19
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DNR
A
do not resuscitate
20
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DX
A
diagnosis
