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B Chapter 1 ADDENDUM
Common Symptoms- Sierra
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Diaphoresis | Excessive Perspiration |
| FLushing | A red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face and neck. This is commonly present with a fever. |
| Jaundice | A yellow appearance by the skin, first evident in the white of the eyes. |
| Rash | An eruption of the skin. |
| Bradycardia | An abnormally slow pulse rate. |
| Dehydration | A decrease in the amount of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearance, dry skin & decreased output of urine. |
| Edema | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. This is most easily observed in the extremities. |
| Tachycardia | An abonormally fast heart beat. (greater than 100 bpm) |
| Anorexia | A loss of appetite & a lack of interest in food. |
| Constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard & dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. |
| Diarrhea | The passage of an icreased number of loose, watery stools. The fecal material moves rapidly through the intestinal tract. |
| Flatulence | The presence of gas in the stomach or intestines. |
| Nausea | A sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. |
| Vomiting | This is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. |
| Cough | An involuntary & forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. |
| Cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. |
| Dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing. |
| Epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose. |
| Chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering. |
| Convulsions | Involuntary contractions of the muscles. |
| Fever | A body temperature that is higher than normal. |
| Headache | A feeling of pain or aching in the head. |
| Malaise | A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, & fatigue. |
| Pain | Irritation of pain receptors. |
| Pruritus | Severe itching |
| Vertigo | Dizziness or light headaches. |