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NA CH. 21 KEY TERMS
DEFINITIONS
acute pain   pain that is felt suddenly from injury, disease, trauma, or surgery; it generally lasts less than 6 months  
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chronic pain   pain lasting longer than 6 months; it may be constant or occurr off and on  
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circadian rhythm   a daily rhythm based on a 24-hour cycle; the day-night cycle or body rhythm  
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comfort   a state of well-being; the person has no physical or emotional pain and is calm and at peace  
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discomfort   to ache, hurt, or be sore; pain  
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distraction   to change the person's center of attention  
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enuresis   urinary incontinence in bed at night  
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guided imagery   creating and focusing on an image  
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insomnia   a chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night  
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nonREM sleep   NREM sleep  
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pain   discomfort  
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phantom pain   pain felt in a body part that is no longer there  
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radiating pain   pain felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas  
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relaxation   to be free from mental or physical stress  
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REM sleep   the stage of sleep when there is rapid eye movement  
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rest   to be calm, at ease, and relaxed; to be free of anxiety and stress  
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sleep   a state of unconsciousness, reduced voluntary muscle activity, and lowered metabolism  
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NREM sleep   the stage of sleep when there is no rapid eye movement; nonREM sleep  
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