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jehovah's witness
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is a millenaria restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity.
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Asian
Definition
are people who descend tom a portion of asia's population.
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Hispanic
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of or relating to spain or to spainish- speaking countries especially those of latin America.
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Hematologist
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is a specialist in hematology, the study of blood.
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cardiologist
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is a doctor with special training and skill in finding treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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pulmonologist
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is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases.
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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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congestive heart failure (CHF)
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a chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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pleural Effusion
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is an abnormal amount of fluid around the lung.
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C/O
Definition
complains of.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Tid
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three times a day
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Edema
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a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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Q.H.S
Definition
every bedtime
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P.R.N
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as needed, when necessary.
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PO
Definition
by mouth, orally
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Fundoscopic
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is test that allows a health professional to see inside the funds of the eye.
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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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anemia
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a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red bloods cells
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blood transfusion
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the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
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is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
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is a commonly performed lab test.
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ADLS
Definition
the things we normally do in a daily living.
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LAR
Definition
low anterior resection
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RAP
Definition
diseases, symptoms, treatment
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delirium
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serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduce awareness of surroundings.
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Lateral
Definition
from the sides or side, toward,at ,of
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bilateral
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having or relating to two sides, affecting both sides.
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PERL
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is used to assess a patients eyes
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dementia
Definition
decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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NAS
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is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive drugs while in mother womb.
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CHF
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is a chronic condition that affects the chambers of your heart.
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
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used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease.
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hydroactive
Definition
materials used for covering and protecting a wound.
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G-tube
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is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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mediastinal
Definition
the cavity that separates the lung from the rest of the chest.
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