Nursing Vocabulary
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Glossary Reference
Clinical and professional terms used by healthcare providers in patient care and medical settings.
assessment
The act of evaluating or appraising a situation, person, or piece of work.
diagnosis
The identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
prognosis
A forecast or prediction of a future situation, especially regarding a medical condition.
treatment
The manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.
intervention
The act of intervening or intervening itself; an interference intended to help.
patient-centered
Relating to a healthcare approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of the patient.
recordkeeping
The act or skill of maintaining and organizing records.
consent
Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
symptom
A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
diagnosis
The identification of the nature and cause of an illness.
pathology
The study of the nature and causes of diseases.
pharmacology
The branch of medicine that focuses on the study of drug action and their effects on biological systems.
vital signs
Essential measurements that indicate the state of a person's essential bodily functions.
compliance
The act of conforming to rules, standards, or laws.
referral
A recommendation or reference to someone for a particular position or job.
epidemiology
The branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases and their distribution, causes, and control in populations.
therapeutic
Relating to the healing of a disease or the treatment of physical or mental conditions.
discharge
The act of releasing someone from a duty or obligation.
palliative
Relating to or denoting care that alleviates pain without curing the underlying disease.
restorative
relating to or having the ability to restore health, strength, or well-being.
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