NCLEX words
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comfort care
KUM-fert KAIR · sustantivo
Care that aims to relieve pain and distress and give the best quality of life, rather than to cure, usually near the end of life.
Entrada completaHAND HY-jeenCleaning the hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
handoff reportHAND-off ree-PORTThe passing of information and responsibility for a client's care from one nurse or team to another.
health care providerHELTH kair pruh-VY-derThe licensed professional who diagnoses and prescribes for a client, such as a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
health care proxyHELTH KAIR PROK-seeA person a client chooses in a legal document to make health care decisions for them if they cannot decide for themselves.
health literacyhelth LIT-er-uh-seeA person's ability to find, understand and use health information to make decisions about their health.
health promotionhelth pruh-MOH-shunHelping people take actions that keep them well and improve their health.
high-alert medicationHY-uh-lert med-ih-KAY-shunA drug that can cause serious harm to a client if it is used in error; also called a high-risk medication.
HIPAAAbreviaturaHIP-uhThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a US law that protects the privacy of health information.
hospiceHOS-pisCare for people expected to live about six months or less, focused on comfort and quality of life rather than cure.
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