General Plan Terms Flashcards
1
Q
disposition
A
what happened to the patient at the end of the visit
2
Q
discharge
A
i) to send home
ii) fluid coming out of a part of the body
3
Q
palliative
A
treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause
4
Q
observation
A
watch, keep an eye on
5
Q
reassurance
A
to tell the patient the problem is not serious or dangerous
6
Q
supportive care
A
to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better
7
Q
sterile
A
extremely clean, germ free
8
Q
prophylaxis
A
preventive treatment
