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| abnormal fluid that accumulates in the tissues in the circulatory system between the cells of the body (interstitial Spaces) |
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| taken at bedtime or in the night time |
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| given as needed, when necessary |
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| Complaint of or complains of |
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| This is the determination of the disease, or a description of the cause, manifestation, nature, condition, problem, or situation |
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| When too much fluid collects in the pleural space between the two layers of the pleura. Doctors and nurses refer to this as water on the lungs which causes SOB, chest pain, cough, and gastric discomfort. The fluid usually has to be drained if it builds up too much. |
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| Eye exam of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk |
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| An infection in the lung that can be caused from any class of organism that can cause an infection such as bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites. |
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| Condition where there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues. This is only a symptom of a disorder or other condition and is not classified as a disease. |
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Electrocardiogram
This is a tracing that shows the heart's electrical action derived by amplification of small electrical impulses produced by the heart. |
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Vocal or Verbal Order
Usually Given by a Doctor VO, Dr. Matthew |
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| Urinalysis which means that it is the analysis of the urine to identify or aid in the diagnosis of a disease.Urine is checked to identify if the urine contains abnormal substances. |
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| This is something that lasts longer than six months. It is considered a loss of mental ability that interferes with normal activities that someone does on a daily basis. |
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| This is a sign of dizzness or the feeling of movement of the things around you. This can happen from diseases of the inner ear, problems with the vestibular centers or from a pathway in the central nervous system. |
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| Urinary Track Infection that is caused by microorganisms in the body tissues. |
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Gastrointestinal....
This includes the stomach and intestine. |
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The abbreviation of hydrochloric acid.
a normal level of gastric juice that is found in humans and animals. |
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| To walk and move around by oneself |
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Activity of Daily Living
Activities that one takes to take care of themselves and to live independently. |
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