subjective data Flashcards
red, swollen gums that bleed easily
gingivitis
destruction of the gums with tooth loss
periodontitis
highly correlated with cardiovascular disease
periodontal disease
pain, tenderness, swelling, and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead are seen in….
acute sinusitis
infection of the sinuses
sinusitis
sinuses become inflamed and swollen, but symptoms last 12 weeks or longer even with treatment
chronic sinusitis
nosebleed
epistaxis
nasal drainage
rhinorrhea
indicate a chronic allergy, or in a client with a past head injury, a cerebrospinal fluid leak
rhinorrhea
inability to breathe through both nostrils may indicate
sinus congestion, obstruction and deviated septum
a decrease in ability to smell nay occur with lesions of the….
optic nerve I or facial nerve VII
changes in perception of taste and smell also occur from
zinc deficiency
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
painful swallowing
odynophagia
increases the risk for aspiration, and clients with ___ may require consultation with speech therapy
dysphagia
refers to pain itchiness and irritation of the throat
sore throat
associated with upper respiratory infections, allergies, hypothyroidism, overuse of the voice, smoking or inhaling other irritants and cancer of the larynx
hoarseness
excessive use of alcohol increases a persons risk for
oral cancer
grinding the teeth
bruxism
may be a sign of a stress or of slight malocclusion
bruxism
thick white patches of cells
leukoplakia
is a precancerous condition
leukoplakia
clineang the tongue is a way to prevent
halitosis
bad breath
halitosis
two types of sinusitis
acute and chronic sinusitis
refers to symptoms that are less than 4 weeks, often begin with a common cold, and usually go away within 10 days
acute sinusitis
usually lasts more than 12 weeks despite medical treatment
chronic sinusitis
runny nose
rhinorrhea
