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abrupt

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sudden or unexpected. ex: The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient’s level of pain.

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abstain

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To voluntarily refrain from something. The dental hygenist instructed patient to abstain from smoking to improve his breath.

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access

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the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance. ex: To administer medications into the patient’s vein, the nurse must access the vein with a special needle.

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accountable

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subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable. ex: Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques.

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adhere

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to stay attached; hold fast; stick together. ex: The tape must adhere to the patient’s skin to hold the bandage in place.

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adverse

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unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect; possibly harmful. ex: Vomiting is an adverse effect of many medications.

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affect

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an expressed or observed emotional response. ex: The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the patient had a flat affect

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annual

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of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly. ex: The patient told the nurse that she had scheduled her annual mammogram, as she had been instructed

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apply

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to place in contact with; lay or spread on. ex: The physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage.

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audible

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capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard. ex: The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.

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bilateral

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pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides. ex: The assistant reported to the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking.

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cast

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a rigid surgical dressing, usually made of bandage treated with plaster of Paris. ex: The nurse instructed the child that he could no go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm.

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cease

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to stop; discontinue. ex: Because the patient’s breaking had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures.

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compensatory

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serving to compensate as for loss, lack, or injury; offsetting or making up for something. ex: When the patient’s blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.

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complication

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something that introduces, usually unexpectedly, some difficulty, problem, change, etc; an undesired problem that is the result of some other event. ex: The physician told the patient that loss of eyesight is a possible complication of eye surgery.

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comply

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to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; do as directed. ex: The nurse asked the patient to comply with the instructions for taking the medication.

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concave

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curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; rounded inward. ex: The dietician noticed that the patient was very thin, and the patient’s abdomen appeared concave.

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concise

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expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse. ex: When teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember

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consistency

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a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.; how thick or thin a fluid is. ex: The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency.

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constrict

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to draw or press in; cause to contract or shrink; compress; become smaller. ex: The nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin.

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contingent

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dependent for existence, occurrence, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional. ex: The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing.

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contour

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the outline of a figure or body; the edge or line that defines or bounds a shape or object. ex: While bathing an overweight patient, the assisting personnel noticed that the contour of the patient’s abdomen was quite rounded.

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contract

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to become drawn together or reduced in compass; become smaller; shrink. (also: to get or acquire, as by exposure to something contagious.) ex: The physical therapist exercises the patient’s muscles so they contract and expand.

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contraindication

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(of a symptom or condition) to give indication against the advisability of (a particular or usual remedy or treatment). ex: The patient’s excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital.

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defecate

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to void excrement from the bowels through the anus; have a bowel movement. ex: The assisting personnel helped the patient to the toilet when he needed to defecate.

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deficit

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a lack or shortage; deficiency. ex: The therapist explained that the patient will experience a fluid deficit if the patient continues to perspire heavily during exercise without drinking enough fluids.

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depress

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to press down. ex: The nurse will depress the patient’s skin to see if any swelling is present.

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dept

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a dimension taken through an object or body of material, downward from an upper surface. ex: The physician measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound.

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deteriorating

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to become worse. ex: The dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patient’s gums is deteriorating, and treatment by the dentist is needed right away

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device

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a tool made for a particular purpose. ex: A thermometer is a device used to measure the patient’s body temperature.

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diameter

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a distance passing across or through the center of an object. ex: The nurse observed the diameter of a blood vessel increase.

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dilate

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to make wider or larger; cause to expand. ex: When shining a light in the patient’s eyes, the nurse looks to see if both pupils dilate in response to the light.

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dilute

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to make a liquid thinner or weaker, less concentrated. ex: So that the medication will be easier to swallow, the nurse uses fruit juice to dilute a foul-tasting drug.

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discrete

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apart or detached from others; separate; distinct. ex: The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient’s body.

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distended

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to enlarge or expand by stretching, possibly from pressure. ex: When a blood vessel is distended, it is easier for the laboratory technician to insert a needle to obtain a blood sample.

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elevate

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to move or raise to a higher place or position; lift up. ex: The paramedic decided to elevate the head of the stretcher in order to help the patient breathe more easily.

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endogenous

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proceeding from within; derived internally (within the body.) ex: The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body’s pancreas helps regulate the body’s blood sugar levels.

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exacerbate

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to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate. ex: The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patient’s breathing difficulties.

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excess

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more than or above what is necessary, usual, or specified; extra. ex: The dietician explained that an excess consumption of caffeine may cause unpleasant affects such as feeling nervous and on edge.

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exogenous

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originating from outside; derived externally (from the body.) ex: The nurse explained that people with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin.

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expand

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to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, amount, etc. ex: The assisting personnel turns the patient frequently so that the size of the skin sore will not expand any further.

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exposure

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coming into contact with; the act of exposing. ex: The nurse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid exposure to people with severe infections.

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external

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of or pertaining to the outside or outer part (of the body.) ex: The assisting personnel measured the amount of blood in the external drain after the patient’s surgery.

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fatal

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causing or capable of causing death; mortal; deadly. ex: The emergency medical technicians arrived too late to save any lives at the scene of a fatal car accident.

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fatigue

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weariness from bodily or mental exertion; exhaustion. ex: The dietician explained to the patient that eating more iron-rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue.

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flaccid

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soft and limp; not firm; lacking tone. ex: After her stroke, the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid

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flushed

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reddened or ruddy appearance. ex: The therapist observed that the patient’s face was flushed after completing the exercises.

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gaping

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opened wide. ex: In the emergency room, the nurse observed a gaping wound when examining a gunshot victim.

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gender

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sex of an individual, as in male or female. ex: Being of female gender places patients at higher risk for breast cancer.

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hydration

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maintenance of body fluid balance. ex: The nurse explains that adequate hydration helps keep skin soft and supple.

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hygiene

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measures contributing to the preservation of health, as in cleanliness. ex: The dental assistant teaches patients about good hygiene practices to maintain strong teeth.

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impaired

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diminished or lacking some usual quality or level. ex: The paramedic stated that the patient’s impaired speech was obvious in the way she slurred her words.

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impending

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to be imminent; be about to happen; likely to occur soon. ex: The nurse observed the patient signing the consent form for the impending procedure.

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incidence

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occurrence; a falling upon, affecting, or befalling. ex: In recent years there has been an increased incidence of infections that do not respond to antibiotics.

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inflamed

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reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender. ex: The nurse observed that the skin around the patient’s wound was inflamed.

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ingest

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to take into the body for digestion. ex: The paramedic may contact the poison control center when providing emergency care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid.

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initiate

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to begin, or put into practice. ex: The nurse decided to initiate safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak.

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insidious

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so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time; operating or proceeding in an inconspicuous or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect. ex: The cancer had not been detected because its spread was so insidious.

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intact

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in place; unharmed; not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole. ex: The nurse observed that the bandage was intact after surgery.

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internal

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situated or existing in the interior of something (the body.) ex: The paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of internal bleeding.

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invasive

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requiring the entry of a needle, catheter, or other instrument into a part of the body, especially in a diagnostic procedure, as a biopsy. ex: The invasive procedure may cause problems such as infection or bleeding.

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labile

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changing rapidly and often; apt or likely to change. ex: Because the child’s temperature was very liable, the nurse instructed the assisting personnel to check the temperature frequently.

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latent

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present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential. ex: The latent infection produced symptoms only when the patient’s condition was weakened from another illness.

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lethargic

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difficult to arouse. ex: The assisting personnel observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast.

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manifestation

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an indication or sign of a condition. ex: The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition.

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nutrient

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substance or ingredient that provides nourishment. ex: The dietician explains that fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that reduce the risk of some cancers.

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occluded

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closed or obstructed. ex: because the patient’s foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient’s circulation to that foot was occluded.

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ominous

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significantly important and dangerous. ex: After a patient sustained a head injury, the paramedic noted that the patient’s breathing was irregular, which was an ominous sign that the patient’s condition was deteriorating.

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ongoing

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continuing without termination or interruption. ex: The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient’s entire hospital stay.

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oral

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given through, or affecting the mouth. ex: The assisting personnel reminded the patient not to take any fluids orally because he was scheduled for surgery.

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overt

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obvious, easily observed. ex: The overt symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea.

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parameter

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a characteristic or constant factor. ex: The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet

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paroxysmal

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beginning suddenly or abruptly. ex: The respiratory therapist provided a breathing treatment to stop the patient’s paroxysmal breathing difficulty

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patent

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open, as a passageway. ex: The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient a medication.

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potent

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producing a strong effect. ex: The medication was very potent, and it immediately relieved the patient’s pain.

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potential

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capable of occurring or likely to occur. ex: Because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had high potential for falling

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precaution

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a measure taken in advance to avert possible harm or to secure good results; preventative measure. ex: The laboratory technician wore gloves as a precaution against blood contamination.

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precipitous

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rapid, uncontrolled. ex: The paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during a precipitous delivery in her home.

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predispose

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to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible or more likely to occur. ex: The dietician explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some persons to heart disease.

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preexisting

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already present, to exist beforehand. ex: The nurse notified the physician that the patient has a preexisting condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery.

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primary

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first or most significant. ex: The patient’s primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation.

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priority

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highest or higher in importance. ex: The laboratory technician was gentle when inserting the needle because it is a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience excessive pain and discomfort during the procedure.

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prognosis

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the anticipated or expected course or outcome. ex: The physician explained that with treatment the patient’s prognosis would be a long and healthy life.

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rationale

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the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something; the underlying reason. ex: To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explains the rationale for the low-salt diet.

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recur

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to occur again. ex: To make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instructs the patient to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly.

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restrict

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to limit. ex: The assisting personnel removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids.

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retain

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to hold or keep possession of. ex: The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause unpleasant swelling.

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site

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location. ex: The nurse selected a site to start the patient’s IV based on comfort for the patient.

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status

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condition. ex: The paramedic recognized that the patient’s status was unstable, which necessitated immediate transport to the nearest medical center.

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strict

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stringent, exact, complete. ex: The nurse stressed that the patient must follow instructions to maintain strict bed rest to prevent further injury.

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supplement

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to take in addition to or to complete. ex: The dietician instructed the patient to supplement their diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones.

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supress

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to subdue; to stop or arrest (a flow, hemorrhage, cough, etc.). ex: When the child’s fever came down, the nurse checked to see if any medications had been given that would have suppressed the fever.

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symmetric (symmetrical)

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being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative position. ex: The paramedic observed that the bilateral movement of the patient’s chest was symmetrical after the accident.

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symptom

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an indication of a problem. ex: The nurse recognized that the patient’s weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery.

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untoward

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adverse or negative. ex: the patient became very confused, which was an untoward effect of the medication received

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urinate

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to pass or discharge urine. ex: The nurse instructed the patient to report any discomfort felt during urination.

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verbal

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spoken, using words. ex: The paramedic called in a verbal report on the patient’s condition to the emergency room nurse while transporting the patient to the hospital.

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vital

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essential; also, of or pertaining to life. ex: The paramedic knows that it is vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim.

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void

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to defecate or urinate. ex: The patient was instructed to void into the container so the nurse could observe the appearance of the urine.

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volume

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amount of space occupied by a fluid. ex: The nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup administered to the patient.

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