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Pleurodesis A procedure aimed at preventing the formation of
a pleural effusion by causing the pleural spaces to
seal together.
Radiation therapy consequences Chronic esophagitis with gastroesophageal reflux
is a potential consequence of radiation therapy for
breast cancer.
Pathologic fracture Fractures that occur without evidence of trauma,
often due to loss of bone density from radiation
damage.
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Sexual activity after myocardial Sexual intercourse after an MI requires no more
infarction energy expenditure or cardiac stress than walking
briskly up two flights of stairs.
Percutaneous endoscopic A type of feeding tube that differs from a
gastrostomy (PEG) tube gastrostomy tube primarily in the method of
insertion.
PEG tube A tube inserted endoscopically through the
esophagus into the stomach, held in place by a
bumper and a water-filled balloon.
GT A tube inserted through an incision in the abdomen
and sutured to the gastric wall.
Proctosigmoidoscopy preparation Includes obtaining consent, a clear-liquid diet for
24 to 48 hours prior, administration of an enema,
and fasting on the morning of the procedure.
Dysuria in diabetes Elevated fingerstick glucose levels (e.g., 300 mg/dl)
need to be reported to adjust the care plan.
Right renal calculi nursing diagnosis Acute pain related to movement of the stone.
priority
Chemotherapy initiation Starting chemotherapy early increases the chance
of eradicating cancer cells, as 50% of tumor cells
are killed with each dose.
Asterixis A clinical sign of liver disease characterized by a
flapping tremor of the hands.
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Clear-liquid diet A diet consisting of clear fluids, often required 24
to 48 hours before certain medical procedures.
Enema A procedure to introduce liquid into the rectum to
stimulate a bowel movement or cleanse the bowel
before a procedure.
Fasting protocol Refraining from all food and drink for a specified
period, often required before medical procedures.
Suprapubic pain Pain located in the lower abdomen, often
associated with urinary issues.
Bounding pulse A pulse that feels strong and full, often measured
at 100 beats/minute in this context.
Small vesicular perineal lesions Fluid-filled blisters in the perineal area, which may
indicate an infection or other medical condition.
Acute pain Severe discomfort that arises suddenly, often
related to conditions like renal calculi.
Impaired urinary elimination Difficulty in passing urine, often due to obstruction.
Risk for infection Increased likelihood of developing an infection,
often due to conditions like urinary stasis.
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Deficient knowledge A lack of understanding or information regarding a
specific health condition or its management.
Collateral circulation Alternative pathways of blood flow that develop as
a response to blockage or narrowing of blood
vessels.
Cell cycle rate The speed at which a cell progresses through the
phases of growth and division, impacting its
sensitivity to chemotherapy.
Tumor cell count reduction The process by which chemotherapy reduces the
number of cancer cells, with each dose killing
approximately 50%.
Asterixis A hand-flapping tremor that is often seen
frequently in hepatic encephalopathy, induced by
extending the arm and dorsiflexing the wrist.
Postoperative Observation The observation of a pulse change from 85 to 160
beats/minute lasting more than 10 minutes should
alert the nurse to call the Rapid Response Team
(RRT).
Rapid Response Team (RRT) A team called to intervene for a client with an acute
life-threatening change.
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