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chapter 10 key terms

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QuestionAnswer
Stopping breathing for a short time. Apnea
Circumoral cyanosis Blue color around the mouth because of low oxygen
Having more than one illness at the same time Comorbidity
A medical order to not try to restart the heart or breathing if they stop. Do-not-attempt-resuscitation order
A legal document that lets someone make decisions for another person if they can't Durable power of attorney
Euthanasia Helping a person die peacefully to end pain or suffering.
The sadness felt when someone you love dies Grief
Care that helps people who are dying to be comfortable and peaceful Hospice care
Living will A paper where someone writes their wishes about medical care if they can’t speak
Care that relieves pain and symptoms but does not cure illness Palliative care
Postmortem care Care given to a person after they have die
Short rest or break for a caregiver/FAMIILY Respite
Role reversal When a child or younger person starts to take care of an adult who used to care for them
refers to the process by which cancer spreads from its original (primary) site to other parts of the body. Metastasized
When a competent individual documents these wishes ahead of time it is known as an advance directive
Cachexia Loss of muscle mass weight loss
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