Wanton describes something excessive, uncontrolled and sometimes even cruel. The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun. Wanton comes from the Old English wan- lacking and togen to train, discipline, in other words, lacking in discipline.. Wanton extravagance is excessive and uncontrolled, whereas a wanton act of terrorism is random and intentionally cruel. Sometimes in older novels, you will see wanton used as a disapproving term to describe a sexually active person, particularly a woman, a usage that is considered old-fashioned today.
A telemetry nurse monitors, records, and interprets data about a patient's vital signs. He or she also provides patient care, educates patients about their conditions, and administers medication.
A diabetes nurse can be a staff nurse who helps monitor and educate patients, or an advanced practice registered nurse (nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist) who can take on the added responsibilities of advanced diabetes management and education.