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Textbook Key Terms Chapter 10
Key terms from Chapter 10 of Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants 6th Ed.
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07/28/2014
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development
 Definition
Changes in mental, emotional, and social function.
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developmental task
 Definition
A skill that must be completed during a stage of development.
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dysphagia
 Definition
Difficulty swallowing.
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dyspnea
 Definition
Difficult, labored, or painful breathing.
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geriatrics
 Definition
The care of aging people.
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gerontology
 Definition
The study of the aging process.
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growth
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The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.
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menopause
 Definition
When menstruation stops and there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period.
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presbyopia
 Definition
Age-related farsightedness.
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