Category: R

Repair of damaged body surfaces, such as articular cartilage or skin. In cosmetic surgery, resurfacing of the skin may involve dermabrasion, chemical peels, cutaneous lasers, and other techniques.  

Any chest disease that results in reduced lung volumes.  

The use of physical means to restrict movement of the legs and feet. A sheet is tied across the knees and the feet are tied together with a figure-of-eight bandage. The correct method is to start the loop under the ankles, cross it between the feet, bring the ends around the feet, and tie them…

The therapeutic use of physical means to prevent limb or body motion in bed. Siderails are placed on the bed full or half-length to prevent a patient from falling out of bed. Beds are maintained in low position to limit falls and injuries. A mattress alarm system may be used to alert nursing personnel if…

The return to a former status. A restoration to a normal state. The turning of the baby’s head right after birth.  

Complete restoration to health.  

An increase in reticulocyte production in response to the administration of a hematinic agent.  

Short-term, intermittent care, often for persons with chronic or debilitating conditions. One of the goals is to provide rest for family members or caregivers from the burden and stress of sustained caregiving.  

Varying with inspiration and expiration. Pleuritic chest pain is a respirophasic pain.  

An instrument to ascertain the character of respirations. Several devices are available for measuring specific respiratory qualities such as minute ventilation and tidal volume.