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NURSING - Chapter 4(Textbook) - Health & Illness
Key Terms - Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
08/28/2009

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acute illness
Definition
rapidly occuring illness that runs its course, allowing the person to return to his or her previous level of functioning
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chronic illness
Definition
irreversible illness that causes permanent phyiscal impairment and requires long-term healthcare
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disease
Definition
pathologic change in the structure or function of the body or mind
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exacerbation
Definition
period in chronic illness when the symptoms of the disease reappear
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health
Definition
state of optimal functioning or well-being
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illness
Definition
abnormal process in which any aspect of the person's functioning is altered (in comparison to the previous condition of health)
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remission
Definition
period in a chronic illness when the disease is present, but the person does not experience symptoms of the disease
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risk-factor
Definition
something that increases a person's chance for illness or injury
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wellness
Definition
an active process in which an individual progresses towards the maximum possible potential, regardless of his/her current state of health
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