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ch.25
Term | Definition |
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a.m. care | care given in the early in the early morning when the patient first awakens |
caries | tooth decay or cavities |
dentures | artificial teeth |
halitosis | bad breath |
oral hygiene | care of the mouth and teeth |
periodontal disease | potentially serious condition that damages the soft tissues and bone that support the teeth |
p.m. care | care given to prepare a patient for sleep |
anticoagulant | medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding |
bridging | supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relive pressure on the area |
foot board | appliance place at the foot of the bed so that the feet rest firmly against it and are kept at right angles to the legs |
foot drop | neurological problem that causes the foot to point downward |