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Nurse Aide

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Definition
Graduate   a measuring container for measuring fluid volume  
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Fasting   a period of time during which food is given up voluntarily  
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Apathy   a lack of interest  
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Intake   the fluid a person consumes; also called input  
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Special Diet   a diet for people who have certain illnesses or conditions; also called therapeutic or modified diet  
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Output   fluid that is eliminated each day through urine, feces, and vomitus, as well as perspiration; also includes suction material and wound drainage  
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Dysphagia   difficulty swallowing  
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Metabolism   the process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body to provide energy, growth, and maintenance  
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Dehydration   an excessive loss of water from the body; a condition that occurs when fluid loss is greater than fluid intake  
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Nutrition   the taking in and using of food by the body to maintain health  
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Puree   to chop, blend, or grind food into a thick paste of baby food consistency  
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Vegetarians   people who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry for religious, moral, personal, or health reasons; they may or may not eat eggs or dairy products  
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Fluid Overload   a condition in which the body cannot eliminate the fluid consumed  
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Aspiration   the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs  
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Force Fluids   a medical order for a person to drink more fluids  
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Nutrient   substance in food that enables the body to use energy metabolism  
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Diuretics   medications that reduce fluid volume in the body  
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Input   the fluid a person consumes; also called intake  
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Restrict Fluids   a medical order that limits the amount of fluids a person takes in  
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Diet Cards   cards that list residents names and information about special diets,allergies, likes and dislikes, and any other dietary instructions  
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Fluid Balance   taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid  
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Glucose   natural sugar  
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Malnutrition   a serious condition in which a person is not getting the proper nutrition  
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Edema   swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid  
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Vegans   vegetarians who do not eat any animal products, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, or eggs; vegans may also not use or wear any animal products, including wool, silk, and leather  
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