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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S | Subjective-patient description of the problem |
| O | Objective-exam |
| A | Assessment-dr. explanation of problem |
| P | Plan-course of action to solve the problem |
| acute | just started, sharp or severe |
| chronic | been going on for awhile |
| abrupt | all of the sudden |
| febrile | fever |
| afebrile | no fever |
| malaise | not feeling well |
| progressive | more each day |
| symptom | something a patient feels |
| genetic/hereditary | in the family |
| lethargic | decrease in consciousness |