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