Constitutional Flashcards

1
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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.

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2
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Afebrile

A

Without fever

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3
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Ambulatory

A

Able to move about, not confined to a bed

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4
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Constitutional

A

The general appearance and nature of a patient

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