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blood sugar

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the concentration of glucose in the blood

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type 1 diabetes

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the body doesnt produce enough insulin on its own

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type 2 diabetes

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the body responds negatively to insulin

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glucometer

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checks blood sugar level in the blood for diabetics

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hormones

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chemical substances secreted by glands into the bloodstream

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insulin

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a hormone that converts glucose into energy for the body

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metabolism

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the burning of food for heat and energy

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pancreas

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a gland situated near the stomach that secretes a digetive fluid into the intestine, also secretes insulin

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pituitary gland

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the major endocrine gland. A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands

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thyroid

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a gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temp, and metabolism

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alzheimers

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progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.

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aphasia

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total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language

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blindness

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the absence of sight

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brain

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the part of the nervous system that is responsible for motor activity

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cataracts

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a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes clouded

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central nervous system (CNS)

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part of the nervous systme containing the rain and spinal cord

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA, stroke)

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blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or blood vessel is ruptured

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cerebral palsy

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condition marked by impaired muscle coordination

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confusion

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disoiriented, unaware of time or place

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deafness

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partially or fully unable to hear

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dementia

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a serious progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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dysphasia

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difficuly speaking or communicating

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epilepsy

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disorder characterized y involuntary msucle contractions, a nervous system disorder

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glaucoma
condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of vision
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hemiplegia
one side of the body is partially or completely paralyzed
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multiple sclerosis
potetially debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord
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nerves
connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduc nervous impulses, and are made of axons and dendrites
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paraplegia
paralysis from the waist down
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Parkinson's
a chronic progressive neurological disease chiefly of later life that is linked to decreased dopamine production in the substantia nigra and is marked especially by tremor of resting muscles, rigidity, slowness of movement, impaired balance, and a shuffling gait
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periphreal nervous system (PNS)
connects the CNS to the organs
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quadriplegia
total paralysis from the neck down
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seizures
involuntary convulsion
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spinal cord
par of the nervous system inside the vertebral canal that conducts messages to the brain and controls spinal reflexes
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spinal cord injury
damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function below the level of injury
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traumatic brain injury (TBI)
external injury to the brain from a mechanical force
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vertigo
a state of being dizzy
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agitation
a state of being excited, restless, or troubled
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anxiety
a vague, uneasy feeling in response to stress
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catastrophic reaction
disorganize behavior due to severe shock o threatening situation in which the person cannot cope
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cognition
the ability to think logically and clearly
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cognitive impairment
the loss of ability to theink logically; concentration and memory area affected
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delirium
a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary
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delusions
a false belief
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hallucinations
an experience involving apparent perception of something not present
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sundowning
increased signs, symptoms, and behaviors of Alzheimer's disease during hours of darkness
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stress
the response or change in the body caused by any physical or mental factor
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triggers
situations that lead to agitation
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validating
giving value or approving
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bipolar disorder
a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression
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de-escalation
refers to approaches in conflict resolution
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depression
a period of twoo weeks or more of extreme sadness
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manic depression
another term for bipolar disorder
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obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetetive behaviors
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phobias
extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something
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PTSD
post traumatic stress diosorder
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redirection
the actions of assigning or directing something to a new or different place or purpose
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schizophrenia
a severe brain disorder in which poeple interpret reality abnormally
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suicide
to kill ones self
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ability
the power or capacity to do or act
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adaptive devices
secial equipment that helps a person who is ill or disabled to perform ADLs
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ADLs
activities of daily living
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amputation
surgical removal of some or all of a body part, usually a limb
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amputee
a person who has a limb amputated
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disability
impaired physical or emotional function
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handicap
a disability that interferes with normal functioning
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mobility skills
the ability to move
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occupational therapy
form of therapy that encourages rehab through the performance of ADLs
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phantom pain
pain felt in a body part that is no longer there
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physical therapy
the treatment of conditions by physical methods
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prosthesis
an artificial replacement for a missing body part
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rehabilitation
health care to help people maintain or return to their highest level of normal activity after illness or injury
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restoration
a return of something to a former, original, or unimpaired condition
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restorative nursing care
measures that health care workers take to help a person regain health, strngth, and function
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self care deficit
the inability to take care of ones selfdue to physical or mental problems
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speech therapy
training to help people with speech and language problems to speak more clearly
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supportive devices
devices used to position a person to stabilize or align the body
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advanced directive
written documents or oral statement that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they wish to have if they are unable to make those decisions themselves
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apnea
the absence of breathing
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Cheyne-Stokes
alternating slow, irregular respirations followed by rapid, shallow respirations. breathing may stop for 10 or 20 seconds
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comatose
a state of deep unconsious
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death rattle
a gurgling sound heard in a dying person's throat
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dignity
the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect
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DNR
do not resuscitate
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empathy
the ability to see things from another person's point of view
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expire
cease to be valid typically after a fixed period of time, come to an end
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hospice
care for people who have 6 months or less to live
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Kubler-Ross grieving process
denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
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life support system
a therapy or device designed to preserve a persons life when an essential body system is not doing so
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living will
document that states the medical care a person wants or does not want in case they become unable to make those decisions
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mottling
a diversifying spot or blotch of color
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palliative care
care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of a person who is very sick or dying rather than curing them
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POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
an approach to improving end-of-life care in the United States, encouraging providers to speak with patients and create specific medical orders to be honored by health care workers during a medical crisis.
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post mortem
after death
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power of attorney
the authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters
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rigor mortis
The stiffness or rigidity or skeletal muscles that occurs after death
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spiritual needs or rites
religious values that every patiend has a right to practice to fulfill personal needs
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sympathy
sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
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terminal illness
an illness or injusry for which there is no cure or reasonable expectation for recovery

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