Constitutional Flashcards
1
Q
afebrile
A
without fever
2
Q
ambulatory
A
able to move about, not confined to a bed
3
Q
constitutional
A
the general appearance and nature of a patient
4
Q
distress
A
a patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state, due to pain or respiratory failure. no acute distress (NAD) is commonly written if a patient looks comfortable
