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| Excess fluid built up between thin lining outside of lungs and inside the chest cavity. |
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| Infection that causes lung inflammation and fluid retention in air sacs. |
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| Procedure done to replace lost blood or supplement needed components of blood. |
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| CBC (Complete Blood Count) |
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| Used to test overall health and measure blood components. |
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| ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) |
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Daily self-care activities
Bathing, dressing, eating, transferring/mobility, toileting/continence. |
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| A disorder that affects the brain. Causes memory loss and interferes with daily functions. |
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| CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) |
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| Fluid builds up around the heart which affects its ability to pump blood properly. |
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Less than normal red blood cell count.
Decrease in RBC production. |
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| Gastrointestinal; stomach and intestines. |
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Urinary Tract Infection
Infection in the urinary system.
(Bladder, Kidneys, Urethra) |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Artificial breathing and chest compression to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain. Used in emergency situations. |
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| Referring to Mediastinum, part of the chest between the spinal column and sternum. Separates the lungs. |
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| Highly absorbent. Refers to dressing used on chronic wounds to absorb fluids |
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Test evaluating a sample of urine.
Used to detect early signs of diseases and disorders. |
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| Measurement of heart's electrical activity. |
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| Build up of excess fluid in body tissue; swelling. |
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