Abbreviations
I&O
intake and output
dilation of the blood vessels
vasodilation
proteins are made up of smaller units called?
amino acids
proteins have how many kilocalories per gram?
4
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
NPO
nothing by mouth
a pulse rate below 60 beats per minute
bradycardia
times of growth put the client in negative, neutral, or positive nitrogen balance?
positive
carbohydrates have how many kilocalories per gram?
4
third layer of skin, which contain fat with few blood and lymph vessels; route for injected medication that results in slower absorption
subcutaneous
BP
blood pressure
the body’s physiologic function of heat regulation to maintain a constant internal body temperature
thermoregulation
meat, seafood, lentils, eggs, beans, nuts contain which "building" block for the body?
protein
starches are an example of simple or complex carbohydrates?
complex
within a muscle; injected medication is rapidly absorbed due to rich vascular supply
intramuscular
prn
when necessary or as needed
transferring to a competent individual the authority to perform a selected task in a selected situation
delegation
lentils, beans, corn, broccoli, oatmeal all help supply which bulking agent to the diet?
fats have how many kilocalories per gram?
9
condition characterized by a deficiency of sugar or glucose in the blood
hypoglycemia
LPN
licensed practical nurse
aspects of communication that are not content (such as body language or gestures) but still convey meaning
non-verbal communication
animal based foods, full fat dairy, eggs contain high levels of which type of fat that can raise cholesterol levels?
saturated
glucose, fructose, galactose are examples of simple or complex carbohydrates?
simple
redness of the skin associated with rashes, inflammation, infections, allergic response, or congestion of the capillaries
erythema