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| A doctor's oder that defines the type and amount of activity a hospitalized patient may have |
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| Heart rate obtained from the apex of the heart |
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| The temperature reading obtained by placing the thermometer in the patient's axilla (armpit) |
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| A chair or wheelchair with an open seat, used at the bedside by the patient for the passage of urine and stool |
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| The measurement of the pressure of blood against the walls of the blood vessels |
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| Elevated body temperature (fever) |
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| The measurement of the patient's fluid intake and output |
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| Neurologic Vital Signs (Neurochecks) |
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| The measurement of the function of the body's neurologic system; includes checking pupils of the eyes, verbal response, and so forth |
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| Nursing Observation Order |
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| A doctor's order that requests the nursing staff to observe and record certain patient signs and symptoms |
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| The temperature reading obtained by placing the thermometer in the patient's mouth under the tongue |
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| The pulse rate obtained on the top of the foot |
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| A dotocr's order that requests that the patient be placed in a specified body position |
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| A noninvasive method to measure the oxygen saturation of arterial blood |
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| The number of times per minute the heartbeat is felt through the walls of the artery |
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| Pulse rate obtained on the wrist |
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| The temperature reading obtained by placing the thermometer in the patient's rectum |
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| The number of times a patient breathes per minute |
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| The quantity of body heat, measured in degrees--either Fahrenheit or Celsius |
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| Tympanic Membrane Temperature |
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| The temperature reading obtained by placing an aural (ear) thermometer in the patient's ear |
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| Measurements of body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure |
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| circulation, motion, and sensation |
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| neurologic vital signs or checks |
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| every hour or every (fill in number) hour |
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| temperature, pulse, respiration |
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| increase, above, or elevate |
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| decrease, below, or lower |
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