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AM care |
personal activities done in the morning that include toileting, face/hand wash, and mouth care before/after breakfast |
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Activities of Daily Living (ADL) |
Term used in health care to describe everyday things that a resident routinely does, such as hygiene and grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring |
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Acute Illness |
becomes ill suddenly and is expected to recover |
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Basic Nursing Skills |
essential skills required of nurse aides to deliver competent care to residents in health care settings |
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Chronic Illness |
Begins slowly, has no cure, but with proper treatment can be controlled and complications prevented |
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Client |
person being cared for at home |