Offloading Is the Ability of a Support Surface to Distribute

question 7

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Offloading is the ability of a support surface to distribute load over the contact areas of the human body to reduce overall pressure and avoid areas of focal pressure.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A variety of psychological disorders characterized by their impact on an individual's emotions, cognition, and actions.

Release of Information

Release of Information is a process in healthcare or other industries that involves the authorized sharing of confidential or protected information with third parties.

Command Hallucinations

Auditory hallucinations where the individual hears voices commanding them to perform actions, sometimes dangerous, associated with certain psychiatric disorders.

Seclusion

Seclusion is the practice of isolating individuals from others, typically for the purpose of calming or reducing risk of harm to themselves or others, often used in psychiatric settings.