Constitutional Flashcards
1
Q
Without fever
A
Afebrile
2
Q
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
A
Ambulatory
3
Q
The general appearance or nature of the patient.
A
Constitutional
4
Q
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.
A
Distress
