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Nursing

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QuestionAnswer
Apathy a lack of interests
diet cards cards that list residents' names and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and any other dietary instructions
diuretics substances that increase urine formations and cause the body to excrete sodium, potasium, and water through the kidneys.
fasting a period of time during which food is given up voluntarily
fluid balance maintaining equal input and output
fluid overload a condition in which the body cannot eliminate the fluid consumed
glucose natural sugar
graduate container for measuring fluid volume
input the fluid a person consumes; also called intake
intake a fluid a person consumes; also called input
lactose intolerance inability of the body to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products
malnutrition the lack of proper nutrition that results from insufficient food intake or an improper diet
metabolism the process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body to provide energy and growth
nutrient a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism.
nutrition the process by which the body uses food to maintain health
output fluid that is eliminated each day through, urine, feces, vomitus, and perspiration; also includes suctioned material and wound drainage.
puree to blend or grind food into a thick paste
restrict fluids (RF) a medical order to limit the amount of fluids a person drinks to the set by a doctor
special diet a diet for people who have certain illnesses or conditions; also called therapeutic or modified diet.
vegans people who do not eat any animals or animal products ( may also choose to not use or wear any animal products
vegetarians people who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry and may or may not eat eggs and dairy products
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