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Ch 2 Plan Terms
The 'P' in SOAP
Term | Definition |
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disposition | what happened to the pt at the end of the visit; often used at the end of ED notes |
discharge | to unload; to send home; fluid coming out of a part of the body |
prophylaxis | preventive treatment |
palliative | treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause |
observation | watch, keep an eye on |
reassurance | to tell the pt that the problem is not serious or dangerous |
supportive care | to treat the symptoms and make the pt feel better |
sterile | extremely clean, germ-free conditions |