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hanging or swinging loosely
Dangling
An abnormally low amount of water in the body.
dehydration
a general term for the sensation of lightheadedness, being off-balance, or feeling like the world is spinning
dizziness
false teeth
dentures
lack of respect or courtesy
Disrespect
the foods and beverages a person eats and drinks
Diet
covering placed over a wound or injured part OR putting clothes on a resident
Dressing
do not resuscitate - do not provide CPR
DNR
a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
dementia
A character trait that the means you can be counted on to do what you say you will do.
dependability
A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone required for the metabolism of sugar
diabetes
a food and nutrition expert who helps people make informed decisions about their diet to improve their health and well-being
dietitian
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules
Digestion
difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
painful or difficult urination
Dysuria
a dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals. It plays a major role in breathing, as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.
diaphragm
process of a resident leaving a facility with the intent not to return
the reduction or elimination of conflict
de-escalation
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores, from inanimate objects
Disinfection
entering tasks completed for resident care into the appropriate patient record
Documentation
confused as to time or place; out of touch
Disoriented
any fabric that is dirtied from food, fluids from the human body, including blood, saliva and vomit, or from other items
dirty linen
refers to the progression of a disease, from its initial stages to its resolution, which can include recovery, disability, or death
disease process
Insufficient development of the brain, resulting in some level of dysfunction or impairment.
developmental disability
placement of items in a designated biohazard bag/container
Disposing of contaminated materials
the state of being worthy of honor or respect
dignity
a procedure that filters waste, excess fluids, and extra salts from the blood when the kidneys are not working properly
dialysis
any physical, verbal, financial, sexual, or psychological behaviors abusers use to gain and maintain power over their victims
Domestic Abuse
the pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between beats (bottom B/P number)
diastolic
sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
decubitus ulcer
transferring responsibility to a person for a specific task
delegation
common in the aging person because of the decline in size, number and output of sweat and sebaceous glands
Dry Skin
a resident who displays behaviors that are seen as excessive, unreasonable, or difficult to manage
demanding resident
to make larger; expand (think eyes)
Dilate
tissues located beneath the skin's surface, specifically including the subcutaneous layer (also called the hypodermis), fascia, and the deeper muscle layers. Can be affected in stage III & IV pressure sores
Deeper tissue