Impaired verbal communication is defined as decreased, delayed, or absent ability to receive, process, transmit, and use a system of symbols.
Related to :
Physiologic conditions
Alteration of central nervous system
Impaired neurologic development or dysfunction
Disturbance in attachment/bonding with the parent/caregiver
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Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleura, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during respiration.
Etiology of Pleural Effusion
Various causes of pleural effusion are:
Neoplasms,...
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Pulmonary embolism (PE)
A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The cause is usually a blood clot in the leg called a deep vein thrombosis that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lung. Pulmonary embolism is a serious condition that can cause
Permanent damage to the affected lung
Low...
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Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It is most often caused by infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal), but can also be produced by chemical irritation, subarachnoid haemorrhage, cancer and other conditions.
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Signs of meningitis as follows :
fever
headache
stiff...
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COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time.
COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.
Cigarette...
