DV Common Symtoms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
diaphoresis | excessive perspiration. |
flushing | A red appearance to the skin,which generally affects th face and neck.a flushed appearance is commonly present with a fever. |
jaundice | A yellow appearance to the skin, first evident in the white of the eyes. |
rash | An eruption on the skin. |
bradycardia | An abnormally slow pulse rate. |
dehydration | A decrease in the amount of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearence,dry skin,and decreased output of urine. |
edema | The retenition of fluid in the tissue,resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. Edema is most easily observed in the extremities. |
tachycardia | An abnormally fast pulse rate. |
anorexia | A loss of appetite and lack of interest in food. |
constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. |
diarrhea | The passage of increased number of loose, watery stools |
flatulence | The presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines. |
nausea | A sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. |
vomiting | The ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. |
cough | An involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalatiion. May be productive or nonproductive. |
cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. |
dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing |
epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed) |
chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering.usually present with a fever. |
convulsions | involuntary contractions of the muscles. |
Fever or pyrexia | A body temprature that is higher than normal. |
headache | A feeling of pain or aching im the head. |
malaise | A vauge sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue. |
pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting in a feeling of distress or suffering. |
pruritis | severe itching. |
vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light-headedness. |
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