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chapter 2 abv.
chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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Symptom | A physical or mental problem that a patient feels |
Lethargic | A decrease in level consciousness; it can be caused by a injury, illness, or drugs |
Acute | Severe symptom; it can happen quickly and it can be a serious or life threatening |
Febrile | To have fever |
Afebrile | To not have fever |
L and D | Labor and delivery room |
SICU | Surgical intensive care unit; For critically ill patients that require surgery or are recovering from surgery |
ER | Emergency room; A room for patients who need fast medical care |
OR | Operating room; Preforms surgery |
PICU | Pediatric intensive unit care; Children are taken care of when they have the highest level of medical care |