T and P
Slow heart rate, usually below 60 bpm
Bradycardia
Pain during urination.
Dysuria
Moving a body part away from the midline
Abduction
Inflammation of the stomach
Gastritis
Spoken words.
Verbal Communication
Temperature taken in the ear.
Tympanic Temperature
Urination during the night.
Nocturia
Loss of muscle tone.
Hypotonia
Vomiting blood.
Hematemesis
Facial expressions, gestures.
Non Verbal
Pulse taken near the apex of the heart.
Apical
Surgical removal of a kidney.
Nephrectomy
Slight paralysis of one side.
Hemiparesis
Tube inserted to remove or inject fluids into stomach.
Nasogastric
Something that limits clear communication.
Communication Barriers
Fast breathing.
Tachypnea
Specialist who treats kidney disorders.
Nephrologist
Permanent tightening of muscles/tendons.
Contractures
Frequent discharge of liquid stool.
Diarrhea
Using large print documents or tactile cues
Physical communication strategy
Abnormal heart rhythm.
Arrythmia
Visual examination of the bladder and urethra.
Cystoscopy
Visual examination of a joint
Arthroscopy
Removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Careful thought and rewording
Active listening