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This joint is moveable
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Synovial
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Synarthrosis
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This joint is moveable
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Synovial
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This joint is immovable
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Synarthrosis
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Turning or facing upward such as your palms
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Supination
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Turning a bone away from the body
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External Rotation
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Attaches bone to bone
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Ligament
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Attaches muscle to bone
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Tendon
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Sexually transmitted infection. An important focused history question with a male GU assessment. Have you ever had or been treated for a STI?
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STI
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The proper sequence of auscultation, percussion, and palpation of the abdomen. This sequence follows the flow of the large intestine.
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RLQ, RUQ, LUQ, LLQ
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A condition in which there is a lack of intestinal activity. Peristalsis is decreased or absent. Common after surgery particularly abdominal surgery.
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Ileus
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An assessment finding on percussion of the abdomen that indicates the presence of air or gas. An expected finding unless extremely high-pitched tympanic sounds are heard with distention.
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Tympany
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An assessment finding on auscultation of the abdomen - decreased bowel sounds defined as < 5 sounds per minute.
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Hypoactive bowel sounds
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A concave contour of the abdomen noted on inspection.
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Scaphoid contour
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The location of the stomach in the abdomen.
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LUQ
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The medication is absorbed in the cheek
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Buccal
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Which tablet cannot be crushed?
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Enteric coated
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After meals
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PC (post cibum)
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Another name for an order that is a protocols
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Standing order
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Four times a day
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QID
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At bedtime
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HS
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An abbreviation for an order that is given immediately and only once.
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STAT
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Flat, brown, less than 1 cm, non-palpable lesion. Examples include freckles, petechiae, birthmarks, Mongolian spot
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Macule
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Discoloration of the skin resulting from bruising or bleeding under the skin
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Ecchymosis
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Assessment tool to predict pressure sore risk. If any skin breakdown is noted based on the 6 risk factors.
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Braden Scale
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Mole screening for possible melanoma
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ABCDE (Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color, Diameter, Elevation/Enlargement)
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Refers to the elasticity of the skin. Generally checked on sternum or under clavicle
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Turgor
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Bluish discoloration of the skin due to poor circulation, cold, or low oxygenated state.
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Cyanosis
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Abnormal skin finding -- pale skin
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Pallor
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This sound is best heard over the trachea and is harsh/high-pitched
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Bronchial
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RR <10 breaths per minute
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Bradypnea
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Shortness of breath is also called
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Dyspnea
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Where does gas exchange take place?
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Aveoli
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Which lung has 2 lobes?
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Left
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What is the primary stimulus for breathing?
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Hypercapnia
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Which sounds is normal to hear when percussing a lung?
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Resonance
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Turbulent blood flow with a swooshing or blowing sound when auscultating the heart
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Murmur
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Decreased heart rate, below 60 bpm.
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Bradycardia
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Assessed by bilaterally & simultaneously using the thumb and forefinger to squeeze the fingernail or toenail until it blanches and release; normal finding for color to return is… less than 3 seconds
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Capillary Refill
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The "dub" heart sound and is caused by the closure of the aortic & pulmonic valves marking the end of systole
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S2
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Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, & posterior tibial are all types of these… normal findings are for these to be strong and equal bilaterally (Amplitude +2)… +3 Bounding, +1 Diminished; weak, 0 Absent, unable to palpate
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Pulses
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Located at the left 3rd intercostal space; S1 & S2 are located here
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Erb's Point
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The "lub" heart sound and is the start of systole when the mitral & tricuspid valves close
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S1
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Applies to ALL patients. Think barriers. Wear gloves when touching any body fluids or when you anticipate you will be touching body fluids. Wear goggles/gown when ou anticipate splashing of fluids.
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Standard Precautions
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Holistic Communication Acronym, stands for C=Center yourself, L=Listen wholeheartedly, E= Empathize, A=Attention - Be fully present, R=Respect.
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CLEAR - Acronym
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The process of intentional and reflective judgment about a problem where the focus is on clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective care. Answers the question - What if?
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Critical Thinking
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An assessment technique is a visual examination that is deliberate, purposeful, and systematic. Not to be hurried.
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Inspection
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Data gathered from the Health History. Includes what the client says/feels and communicates.
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Subjective Data
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Begins at first contact and is your overall impression of the client. Includes physical appearance, gait, and mental status among other assessments.
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General Survey
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Data gathered about the client's health history, health conditions and diseases, family health history, lifestyle risk appraisal and symptoms (subjective data).
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Health History
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Most targeted spot for breast cancer
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Upper outer quadrant
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Irregular periods 2-8 years before menopause
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Perimenopause
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One’s own internal sense/interpretation of their gender. May not conform to gender expression or assigned sex
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Gender Identity
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An infection-induced inflammation of the female upper reproductive tract that is most frequently caused by untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea
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PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
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Screening that should be completed on every patient at every hospital encounter
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Abuse/Safety Screening
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Bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections of the reproductive tract caused by microorganisms transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual intercourse.
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STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection)
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Routine pulse oximetry screening on all newborns
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CCHD screen (Critical Congenital Heart Disease)
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Period of time when newborn is alert, moving, may appear hungry, birth until up to 2 hours of age
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First period of reactivity
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Blue hands and feet, a normal finding of a newborn up to 24 hours
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Acrocyanosis
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fever, extreme mood swings, and foul-smelling lochia are all these
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Postpartum Warning Signs
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Focused Postpartum Assessment Acronym (Breasts, Uterus, Bladder & Bowel, Lochia, Episiotomy/Epidural site, Extremities, and Emotional Status)
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BUBLEEE
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Serosanguinous, pink/brown discharge commonly seen on days 4-10 postpartum
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Lochia Serosa
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Type of heat loss when newborn is placed on a cold scale
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Conduction
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This is an inhaled analgesic used in labor
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Nitrous Oxide
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These include: engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, extension, external rotation, and expulsion
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Cardinal Movements
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Hormone that stimulates uterine and breast (duct) development
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Estrogen
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An opening between the right and left atrium where blood mixes with the small amount of deoxygenated blood returning from the fetal lungs through the pulmonary veins.
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Foramen Ovale
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Bacteria that lives in the vagina and/or rectum that does not harm patient but can harm a newborn
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Group Beta Streptococcus (GBS)
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These are changes observed by the examiner. They may have other causes and do not confirm pregnancy.
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Probable or Objective Changes
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A woman who has had two or more pregnancies
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Multigravida
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Pain experienced in an amputated limb is an example of this type of pain
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Phantom pain
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A sprain is an example of this type of pain
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Deep somatic pain
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Paper cut is an example of this type of pain
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Cutaneous pain
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Menstrual cramps are an example of this type of pain
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Visceral pain
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Appropriate pain scale for a 13 month old patient
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FLACC Pain Scale
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Cranial nerve can be tested by having the patient smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff cheeks
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Cranial Nerve VII (facial)
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Cranial nerve can be tested by having the client stick out their tongue and move side to side
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Canial Nerve XII (hypoglossal)
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Includes an assessment of time, place, person and situation
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level of consciousness (LOC)
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Includes as assessment of eye response, verbal response, and motor responses
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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Can be tested by having the patient sniff an aromatic substance
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Cranial Nerve I (olfactory)
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Involves intellectual and behavioral function
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Cerebral
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Coordinates skeleton and muscles movement, regulates muscle tone and responsible for maintaining body posture
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Cerebellar
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Uses a tuning fork placed at the top of the head to determine if sound is same in both ears
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Weber test
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Uses a tuning fork to test air conduction and bone conduction and only indicated if a preliminary test is positive
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Rinne test
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Can be used to assess distance vision
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Snellen Chart
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Extraocular Movement can be tested by doing this assessment
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6 Cardinal Fields
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Air-filled cavities to decrease the weight of the skull
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Sinuses
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allows the eyes to focus on near objects as they get closer to the face
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Accommodation
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Typically is nonpalpable
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Thyroid gland
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Appropriate pain scale for an adult with no deficits
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Numeric Pain Intensity Scale
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How gender is externally expressed, not limited to dress, mannerisms, or behavior
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Gender Expression
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These breakdown old and damaged bone
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Osteoclasts
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Appropriate pain scale for a 18 year old with cognitive impairment
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Faces Pain Scale