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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing

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acute illness   an illness that develops suddenly and resolves in a short time  
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adaptation    
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asymptomatic    
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autonomic    
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chronic illness   an illness that develops slowly, can be controlled, but cannot be cured. It is long-lasting.  
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congenital   present at birth  
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convalescence   the process of recovering after an illness and regaining health  
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coping    
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defense mechanisms    
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disease   pathologic process that causes illness  
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etiology   cause  
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health   a relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually in order to express the full range of ones unique potentialities within the environment in which one is living.  
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health literacy    
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hierarchy    
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holistic    
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homeostasis    
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idiopathic   illness for which there is no cause  
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illness   disease of the body or mind  
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maladaptation    
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primary illness   one that develops without being caused by another health problem  
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secondary illness   results from or is caused by the primary illness  
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self-actualization    
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stress    
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stressor    
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subjective   perceived only by the individual  
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terminal illness   illness for which there is no cure and ends in death  
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wellness   physical and mental well-being  
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