CTI CNA2
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. - ANS-cyanosis
A by-product of fat metabolism found in urine - ANS-ketone
a concept that considers the whole person; the whole person has physical, social,
psychological, and spiritual parts that are woven together and cannot be separated -
ANS-holism
a feeling of physical distress or discomfort that persists over a long period of time and does not
always have an identifiable cause - ANS-chronic pain
A life threatening complication of diabetes mellitus that develops when a severe insulin
deficiency occurs. Hyperglycemia progresses to ketoacidosis over a period of several hours to
several days. Acidosis occurs in clients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, persons with undiagnosed
diabetes, and persons who stop prescribed treatment for diabetes. - ANS-diabetic ketoacidosis
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. -
ANS-disability
A separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision - ANS-dehiscence
A side-lying position used to maintain a clear airway in unconscious patients without injuries
who are breathing adequately. - ANS-recovery position
a sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover - ANS-acute illness
A surgically-created opening from an area inside the body to the outside. - ANS-ostomy
Absence of breathing - ANS-apnea
an intestine or other internal organ protruding through a wound in the abdomen -
ANS-evisceration
an on-going illness, slow or gradual in onset; it has no known cure; it can be controlled and
complications prevented with proper treatment - ANS-chronic illness
bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointential track
dark bloody stool - ANS-tarry stool
blood in the urine - ANS-hematuria
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