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Ch.2 PlanTerms
course of action
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dispositions | What happened to the patient @ end of visit |
| Discharge | to unload; 1. to send home 2. fluid coming out of body part |
| Prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| Palliative | treating symptoms, not getting rid of the cause |
| Observation | watch, keep an eye on |
| Reassurance | to tell the patient the problem is not serious or dangerous |
| Supportive Care | to treat symptoms & make the patient feel better |
| Sterile | extremely clean, germ free |