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Unit 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy | A lack of interest. |
| Diet card | Cards that list residents' names and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and any other dietary instructions. |
| diuretics | Substances that increase urine formation and cause the body to excrete sodium, potassium, and water through the kidney. |
| 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 sugars. |
| Graduate | Container for measuring fluid volume. |
| Intake | The fluids taken in and used by the body;also called input. |
| Lactose intolerance | The 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 sectioned material and wound drainage. |
| Puree | To blend or grind food into a thick paste. |
| Restricted fluids (RF) | A medical order to limit the amount of fluids a person drinks to the level 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, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, or eggs; vegans may also choose not to use or wear any animal products. |
| Vegertarian | People who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry and may or may not eat eggs and dairy products. |