abreviations
what is as needed
prn
pancrease
not producing insulin
Diabetes
type of bed to prevent pressure areas
air mattress
a person who does ambulation
physical therapy
what is twice a day
bid
where is the urine filtered
kidney
when your liver fails
cirrhosis
a device used to drain urine from bladder
catheter
a personal who assists with adaptive devices for eating
occupational therapy
what is bedtime
h.s.
where is the urine stored
bladder
disease affects your breathing
COPD
the finger like projections in the bowels
villi
a nurse in charge of therapy
restorative nurse
what is nothing by mouth
NPO
what connects the kidney to the bladder
ureters
ulcers caused by arteries in legs not flowing
aerterial ulcer
prevents swelling
ted hose
a worker who does cognitive tests
speech therapy
what is i for I and O
Intake
what is the fluid in the spinal column
cerebral spinal fluid
what disease where there is a clot in the leg
deep vein thrombosis
prevents skin tears
sleeve protectors
a person who cuts toenails
podiatrist