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Transient Urinary Incontinence: {Ans: UTI, irritable bladder. Sudden onset (acute), present for six months or less, usually caused by treatable factors.}Disenfranchised Grief: {Ans: An experience of the person whose loss cannot be openly acknowledged or publicly mourned.}Define Verbal Apraxia: {Ans: When thinking about what to say, the person may be unable to speak at all or may struggle to say words}Hearing Aids: {Ans: A personal amplifying system that includes a microphone, an amplifier, and a loud speaker. The goal is to improve communication and quality of life, not to restore normal hearing.}Family APGAR {Ans: Addresses 5 specific family functions: Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolution. A score of fewer than 3 out of a possible 10 points indicates a highly dysfunctional family. Useful for: interviewing a new patient, interviewing a person who will be caring for a chronically ill family member, following adverse events, when the patient history suggests family dysfunction}Dysarthia {Ans: A speech disorder caused by a weakness or incoordination of the speech muscles. Occurs as a result of central or peripheral neuromuscular disorders that interfere with the clarity of speech and pronunciation. Characterized by weakness, slow movement, and a lack of coordination