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Charting Terminology
Question | Answer |
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distention | swollen, bloated (refers to the abdomen) |
emesis | vomit |
feces | stool |
flatus | gas |
vertigo | dizziness |
anorexia | loss of appetite |
lethargic | tired, lack of interest |
incontinent | unable to control stool or urine |
sedative | medication to quiet patients |
diuresis | increase urination |
suture | to sew up/stitches |
stable | constant |
edema | fluid in the tissues |
obese | fat |
trauma | injury, wound |
belligerent | stubborn, angry, uncooperative |
nauseated | sick to stomach |
acute | sharp, severe, sudden |
chronic | long lasting, ongoing |
bilateral | both sides |
syndrome | a group of symptoms to indicate a disease |
afebrile | without fever (normal temperature) |
syncope | to faint |