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Chapter 14 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apathy | Lack of interest |
| 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 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 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 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 |
| Vegetarians | People who do not eat any meat, fish, or poultry and may or may not eat eggs and dairy products |