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chapter 20
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| compress | gauze dressing moistened in solution |
| defecation | elimination of bowel wastes |
| flatulence | presence of air or gas in the intestine |
| induration | hardness |
| infiltration | fluid seepage into surrounding tissues |
| lumen | cavity or channel |
| parenteral | a route bypassing the GI tract |
| patency | open. clear passage |
| sensory deprivation | Enforced abscence of stimuli |
| urinary catheter | rubber tube inserted into bladder |