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Chapter 2 HlHS101
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| S in S.O.A.P Definition | Subjective: what the patient says (symptoms, history, complaints) |
| O in S.O.A.P Definition | Objective: what the provider observes (vitals, exam findings, labs) |
| A in S.O.A.P Definition | Assessment: the provider’s diagnosis or clinical impression |
| P in S.O.A.P Definition | Plan: treatment, tests, follow‑up, medications |
| Febrile | having a fever |
| Afebrile | without fever |
| Malaise | a general feeling of discomfort, weakness, or “not feeling well.” |
| Auscultation | listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually with a stethoscope. |
| Idiopathic | unknown cause |
| Sequela | a condition that occurs as a result of a previous disease, injury, or illness. |
| Etiology | the cause or origin of a disease or condition |
| Palliative | relieving symptoms without curing the underlying disease. |
| Ventral | the front or belly side of the body |
| Dorsal | the back side of the body |
| Caudal | toward the tail or lower part of the body |