ch.25 Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| a.m. care | care given in the early in the early morning when the patient first awakens |
| caries | tooth decay or cavities |
| dentures | artificial teeth |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| oral hygiene | care of the mouth and teeth |
| periodontal disease | potentially serious condition that damages the soft tissues and bone that support the teeth |
| p.m. care | care given to prepare a patient for sleep |
| anticoagulant | medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding |
| bridging | supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relive pressure on the area |
| foot board | appliance place at the foot of the bed so that the feet rest firmly against it and are kept at right angles to the legs |
| foot drop | neurological problem that causes the foot to point downward |
| incontinent | having no or insufficient voluntary control over urination or defecation. |
| fracture bedpan | has one flat end for ease of use with specific patient populations |
| commode | a movable piece of furniture shaped like a chair, which has a large pot below or inside it |
| urinal | a vessel for receiving urine |
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