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GEN COMFT MEASURES
General Comfort Measures CH/25
Question | Answer |
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A.m care | Care given in the early morning when the patient first awakens |
Caries | tooth decay or cavities |
Dentures | artificial teeth that are removable |
Halitosis | bad breath |
Oral hygiene | care of the mouth and teeth |
Periodontal disease | potentially serious condition that damages the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth |
P.m care | Bedtime care |
anticoagulent | medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding |
bridging | supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relieve pressure on the area |
foot board | device placed between the mattress and bed to keep the feet at right angles to the legs (natural standing position) |
foot drop | type of contracture where the legs' calf muscle tends to tighten, causing the toes to point downward |