Instructions: Identify the Following Term(s)

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Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
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Definitions:

Postural Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that occurs when standing up from sitting or lying down, causing dizziness or faintness.

Skin Breakdown

The deterioration of skin integrity, often due to prolonged pressure, friction, or moisture, leading to wounds or ulcers.

Positive Chvostek's Sign

An indication of neuromuscular excitability seen when tapping on the facial nerve elicits twitching of the facial muscles, often associated with hypocalcemia.

Compensated Heart Failure

A stage in heart failure where the body adapts and manages to maintain normal function despite the heart's reduced ability to pump blood.