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Unit 14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy | a lack of interest |
| Diet cards | cards that list the residents’ name 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 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 |
| 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 include 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 fluid 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 animals or animal products, including milk, cheese, or other dairy products, or eggs; vegans may also choose not to 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 |