Question | Answer |
Diaphoresis | Excessive perspiration |
Flushing | A red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face and neck. This is commonly present with a fever. |
jaundice | A yellow appearance by the skin, first evident in the white of the eyes. |
Rash | An eruption of the skin |
Bradycardia | and abnormally slow pulse rate. ( less than 6o bpm) |
Dehydration | A decrease in the amount of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearance, dry skin & decreased output of urine. |
Edema | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. THis is most easily observed in the extremities. |
Tachycardia | An abnormally fast heart beat ( greater than 100 bpm) |
Anorexia | A loss of appetite and a lack of interest in food |
Constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. The consistency of the stool, rather than the frequency of defecation, is used as a quide in determining the presence of this. |
Diarrhea | The passage of and increased number of loose, watery stools. The fecal material moves rapidly through the intestinal tract, resulting in decreased absorption by the body of water, electrolytes and & nutrients. |
Flatulence | The presence of gas in the stomach or intestines |
Nausea | A sensation of discomfort in the stomach or intestines. |
Vomiting | This is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. (The ejected contents in known as vomitus). |
Cough | An involuntary & forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. It may be productive( meaning a discharge is produced) or non productive( no discharge is present.) |
Cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
Dyspnea | Labored or Difficult breating |
Epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose( nosebleed) |
Chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering; generally present with a fever. |
Convulsions | Involuntary contractions of the muscles |
Fever or Pyrexia | A body temperature that is higher than normal |
Headache | A feeling of pain or aching in the head; common symptom that accompanies many illnesses; can be a result of tension, fatigue, and/or eyestrain |
Malaise | A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, & fatigue, often marking the onset of a disease & continuing through the course of the illness |
Pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting of distress or suffering; it is an important indication that a part of the body isn't working properly |
pruritus | Severe itching |
Vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light- headedness. |