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Chapter 2
Terms and definitions in Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| auscultation | to listen |
| malaise | not feeling well |
| noncontributory | not related to this specific problem |
| caudal | toward the bottom |
| transverse | divides the body from top to bottom |
| chief complaint | the main reason for the patient's visit |
| discharge summary | describes when and why patient was admitted; documents a longer stay |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| Tx | treatment |
| NAD | no acute distress |