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Clothing allowance An annual sum of money specified by Congress to be paid to each veteran who, because if his or her service-connected disability, wears or uses a prosthetic or orthotic appliance (including a wheelchair) that tends to wear out or tear the clothing. Contractures Permanent limitation of joint movement usually due to neglecting severe spasms, poor positioning, or neglect of range-of-motion exercises. Contraindicated, contraindication Bad for health; a symptom, condition, or medication whose presence indicates that some other treatment or medication should not be used. Credé A method of emptying the bladder by applying firm pressure on the abdomen with the hands to push the urine out. Extremity A medical term referring to your arm or leg. Upper extremity includes your arm, forearm, and hand; lower extremity includes your thigh, lower leg, and foot. F Fabricate To construct, assemble, or manufacture. Flaccid Lacking muscle tone. Flexion Bending of a joint, such as when bending your leg at the knee. Foley Short for a Foley catheter, a tube used to continuously drain urine from your bladder. D Decubitus ulcer: see pressure ulcer Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the lower limbs or, less commonly, the upper limbs. If the clot breaks free from the wall of the vein, it becomes an embolus. Digital stimulation Gentle movement of a gloved finger in a circular pattern in the rectum to relax the sphincter muscle so that stool may pass during bowel care. D.O.: doctor of osteopathy One of two medical degrees that permits licensure as a medical physician in the United States. Also see M.D. Dosage The amount of medication you should take and when to take it. Drugs Substances that affect the body or mind. This includes both medications taken to get better and substances that are abused. G Gait Description of an individual’s style of walking. H Halo A metal ring attached to your head, used to treat broken necks. When used with a plastic vest, this keeps your neck and body straight. HBHC—hospital-based home care The service offered by a hospital that provides care for people in their own homes. Health promotion Activities and attitudes that help you live a healthy life. Health risks The things, such as living conditions, heredity, attitudes, or activities, that increase your chances for poor health. Hygiene Condition or practices leading to health; usually used in reference to personal cleanliness. Hypersensitive Excessively sensitive, a condition in which there is exaggerated response by the body to stimulation, such as touching, stretching, or movement. E Edema Fluid collecting in a given area of the body, causing swelling. Eligibility The determination of whether one qualifies for certain entitlement programs. VA benefit payments are based on certain facts, including your period of service; whether one has had an honorable or other discharge from the service; income guidelines; and a documented physical disability. Electrodiagnostic testing or electromyography (EMG) Tests to find out how your nerves and muscles are working, using electronic equipment. Extension Unbending of a joint, for example, straightening your arm. I ICP: see intermittent catheterization program Impaction Something that gets lodged in and clogs a space, such as an impaction of the bowel. Incentive spirometer A device used to build lung volume and breathing strength. [ 238 ] | Yes, You Can!

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