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| lack of oxygen due to interrupted breathing |
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| results from excessive exposure to thermal, chemical, electric, or radioactive agents |
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| an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is very toxic |
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| medications used to control socially disruptive behavior |
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| occurs when a current travels through the body to the ground rather than through electric wiring, or from static electricity that builds up on the body |
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| subdiaphragmatic abdominal thrusts used to clear an obstructed airway |
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| any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to the client's body that restrict the client's movement |
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| protective devices used to limit physical activity of the client or a part of the client's body |
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| a position-sensitive switch that triggers an audio alarm when the client attempts to get out of the bed or chair |
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| a burn from a hot liquid or vapor, such as steam |
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| a sudden onset of a convulsion or other paroxysmal motor or sensory activity |
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| safety measures taken by the nurse to protect clients from injury should they have a seizure |
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