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Chapter 2
general plan terms
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Disposition: dis-poh-ZISH - un | ED notes what happened with patient after visit |
| Discharge: DIS - char | Literally to "unload" 2 meanings 1. to send home 2. fluid coming out of the body |
| Palliative: PAL - ee- AH- tiv | treating the symptoms but not actually get rid of the cause |
| Observation: OB -zer - VAY - shun | watch, keep an eye on |
| Reassurance: REE - ah SHUR - ants | to tell the patient that the problem is not serious |
| Supportive Care: suh-POR - tiv kehr | to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel comfortable |
| Sterile: STER - ul | extremely clean, germ-free conditions especially medical procedures and surgery |