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Chp 8. Home Care
Vocabulary
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Nursing
Not Applicable
01/11/2010

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Caregiver Role Strain
Definition
physical, emotional, social, and financial burdens that can seriously jeopardize the caregiver's own health and well-being
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Durable Medical Equipment Companies (DMEs)
Definition
companies that provide health care equipment for the client at home
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Home Care
Definition
providing care in the clients' home
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Home Health Clinical Specialist
Definition
advanced nurse practitioner who can provide direct care, manage client care, and engage in consulting, education, administrative, and research activities
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Home Health Nursing/Home Care Nursing
Definition
services and products provided to clients in their homes that are needed to maintain, restore, or promote their physical, psychological, and social well-being
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Hospice Nursing
Definition
care frequently given to terminally ill clients in their home; often considered a subspecialty of public health nursing
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Visiting Nursing
Definition
delivery of services in the client's home
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