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1. Advance directives: Legal documents that allow individuals to make decisions about their medical care in
advance
2. Health care proxy: A person designated to make medical decisions on behalf of another individual
3. Living will: A legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in case they become
unable to communicate
4. Oral statement: A spoken declaration of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment
5. Premenopausal: Referring to the period of time before menopause, during which a woman still has regular
menstrual periods
6. Papanicolaou test: A screening test for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from the cervix for
examination
7. Breast self-examination: A technique for checking the breasts for lumps or other abnormalities
8. Estrogen levels: The amount of estrogen hormone present in the body
9. BMI: Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight
10. Calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed in a day
11. Abdominal girth: The measurement around the waist at the level of the navel
12. Blood pressure: The force of blood against the walls of the arteries
13. Peak flow meter: A handheld device used to measure how well air moves out of the lungs
14. Client's knowledge: The understanding a client has about the use of a peak flow meter
15. Video demonstration: A visual presentation showing how to use a peak flow meter
16. Observation: The act of watching a client use a peak flow meter to ensure proper technique
17. Importance of daily use: The significance of using a peak flow meter every day as prescribed
18. Oral care: The practice of cleaning and maintaining the mouth and teeth
19. Dentures: Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing natural teeth
20. Mouth sores: Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
21. Denture care: The proper cleaning and maintenance of dentures
22. Denture soaking: The process of placing dentures in a liquid solution for cleaning and disinfection
23. Denture adhesive: A substance used to hold dentures in place
24. Sleeping with dentures: Wearing dentures while sleeping at night
25. Denture rinsing: The act of cleaning dentures with water after meals
26. Ampule: A small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication
27. Inject air: To introduce a small amount of air into the ampule before drawing medication
28. Diluent: A liquid used to dissolve or dilute a medication
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