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B chapt 2 Addedum
Common Symptom(Krista Elzey)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diaphoresis | excessive perspiration |
| flushing | a red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face & neck. this is commonly present with fever. |
| jaudice | a yellow appearance by the skin, first evident in the white of your eyes. |
| rash | an eruption of the skin |
| bradycardia | an abnormal slow pulse rate (less than 60bpm ) |
| dehydration | a decrease in the amount of water in the body. the patient had 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 the most easily observed extremities. |
| tachycardia | an abnormal fast heart beat (greater than 100bpm) |
| anorexia | a loss of appetite & lack of interest on food |
| constipation | a condition at which the stool becomes hard& dry, resulting in difficulty passage from the rectum. the conspiracy of the stool \, rather than the frequency of the defection, is used as a guide in determining the presence of it. |
| diarrhea | the passage of an increased number of loose, watery stool. the fecal material moves rapidly through the intestines tract, resulting in the decrease absorption by the body of water, electrolytes & nutrients |
| flatulence | the presence of gas in the stomach or intestines |
| nausea | a sensation of discomfort in the stomach with the feeling that vomiting mat occure |
| vomiting | this is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emasis. (the ejected contents is also known as vomitus) |
| cough | an involuntary & forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. it may be productive (meaning a discharge is produced)or non productive (no discharge is present). |
| cyanosis | a blueish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. |
| dyspnea | labored or difficult breathing |
| apistaxis | hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed) |
| chills | a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering; generally present with fever |
| convulsions | involuntary contractions of the muscles |
| fever or pyrexia | a body temperature that is higher than normal |
| headache | a feeling of pain or aching in the head; a common symptom that accompanies many illnesses; can be a result of tension, fatigue, and/or eyestrain. |
| malaise | a vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, & fatigue, often marking the onset of a disease & continuing through the course of the illness. |
| pain | irritation of pain receptors, resulting of distress or suffering; it is an important indication that a part of the body is not working properly |
| pruritus | serve itching |
| vertigo | a feeling of dizziness or light-headedness |
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kristaelzey
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