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Term | Definition |
Diaphoresis | Excessive perspiration |
Flushing | A red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face and neck. A flushed appearance is commonly present with a fever. |
Jaundice | A yellow appearance to the skin, first evident in the whites of the eyes. |
Rash | An eruption on the skin |
Bradycardia | An abnormally slow pulse rate |
Dehydration | A decrease in the amt of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearance, dry skin, and decreased output of urine. |
Edema | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. Edema is most easily observed in the extremities. |
Tachycardia | An abnormal fast pulse rate. |
Anorexia | A loss of appetite and lack of interest in food. |
Constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. |
Diarrhea | The passage of an increased number of loose, watery stools. |
Flatulence | The presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines. |
Nausea and vomiting | Nausea is sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. Vomiting is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. The ejected content is known as vomitus. |
Cough | An involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. |
Cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. |
Dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing. |
Epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed). |
Chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills are 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. |
Malaise | A vague sense of body discomfort,weakness, and fatigue, often marking the onset of a disease and continuing through the course of the illness. |
Pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting in a feeling of distress of suffering. (part of body that is not working right.) |
Pruritus | Severe itching. |
Vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light-headedness. |
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