Nursing Interventions

noun a painful, pus-filled bump on the skin caused by an infected hair follicle

• The patient was diagnosed with a furuncle on his back and was prescribed antibiotics.
• I heard that Sarah had to go to the doctor to get her furuncle treated.
• Ugh, I have a gross furuncle on my arm and it hurts so bad.
• The corruption in the government was like a festering furuncle that needed to be lanced and drained.

noun a specialized medical care unit for patients who require close monitoring and intensive treatment

adjective describing the level of care provided in the unit, which is intensive

• The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit for closer monitoring.
• They moved him to the ICU for more careful watching.
• They put her in the intensive care ward to keep an eye on her.
• His car was in such bad shape, it needed intensive care at the mechanic's.