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The complete glossary (Appendix D) of the Open RN Nursing Fundamentals 2e open textbook. Each definition is imported verbatim from the source page, including its chapter reference.
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A client’s joint receiving partial assistance in movement from an outside force. (Chapter 13.2)
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Movement of a joint by the individual performing the exercise. (Chapter 13.2)
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Movement of solutes and ions across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration using energy during the process. (Chapter 15.2)
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Grief that begins immediately after the death of a loved one and includes the separation response and response to stress. (Chapter 17.2)
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Pain that is limited in duration and is associated with a specific cause. (Chapter 11.2)
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Infections that develop rapidly and generally last only 10-14 days. Colds, ear infections, and coughs are considered acute, self-limiting infections. (Chapter 9.4)
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A chronic disease of the brain’s reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors. Addiction is characterized by several symptoms, such as the inability to consistently abstain from a substance, impaired behavioral control, cravings, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. (Chapter 11.2)
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Medication that is not classified as an analgesic but has been found in clinical practice to have either an independent analgesic effect or additive analgesic properties when administered with opioids. (Chapter 11.4)
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