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| is 24 hour, day-night cycle. It also affects body temperature and hormone production |
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| activities of daily living (ADL's) |
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| hygiene and grooming activities as well as dressing, eating, transferring and eliminating |
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| one side of the body that is weaker |
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| when a person is sleep-deprived, unable to fall asleep or remain asleep |
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| care of the genital and anal area |
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| the weaker side of the patient |
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| is a bed made while the occupant is still in the bed |
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| a bed made while no occupant is in the bed |
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| are areas of the body that bear much of the body weight |
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| the injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing |
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| are areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin |
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| is a substance added to another substance that changes its effect |
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| care of the mouth, teeth, and gums is performed twice a day |
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| a special kind of string used to clean between the teeth |
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| the area from the pubis to the upper thighs |
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| has a sharp blade, which comes with a special safety casing to prevent cuts |
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| is a bed completely made with bedspread and blankets in place |
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| is a bed ready to receive a patient by folding down the top linen to the foot of the bed |
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| is made to accept residents who are returning to bed on stretchers, or gurneys. |
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| is a weakness of muscles in the foot and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex or walk normal |
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| require shaving cream or soap, disposed of after use |
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| a device that helps align and support a limb and improve its functioning |
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| the easiest and safest type of razor to use. Does not require soap or shaving cream |
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| is the inhalation of food, fluid or foreign material into the lungs |
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| excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp |
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| which is a bath given on days when a complete bath, tub bath or shower is not done |
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| refers to the practices like caring for fingernails and hair, shaving and applying makeup |
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| the medical term for an infection of lice |
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| a device that helps support and align a limb |
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| the term used to describe practices to keep bodies clean and healthy |
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