Nutrition
These complete essential biochemical reactions in the body
What is minerals?
Bowel pattern of difficult and infrequent evacuation of hard, dry feces
What is constipation?
Epidermis, Dermis and Subcutaneous layer
What is the three main layers of the skin?
Dysfunction in a sensory nerve
What is sensory alteration?
The freedom from infection or infectious material
What is asepsis?
Critical for cell function and replaces fluids the body loses through perspiration, elimination, and respiration
What is water
The inability to control defecation
What is fecal incontinence?
The process of surgically removing dead tissue and other debris that can cause infection
What is debridement?
Occurs when there is a reduction in or absence of stimuli to one or five senses.
What is sensory deprivation?
An ongoing, goal-driven interactive process that provides clients with new information
What is client education?
Carbohydrates, fat and protein
What is macronutrients?
Treating urge incontinence
What is bladder retraining?
Accumulation of serous fluid
What is seroma?
Also called Wernicke's or fluent aphasia
What is comprehensive aphasia?
Occurs when a client does not meet the body's biological sleep requirements
What is sleep deprivation?
Monitor this for clients who have fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
What is intake and output?
Detects bladder abnormalities and/or residual urine
What is ultrasound?
Inadequate supply of blood circulation, which results in low oxygen levels in tissues
What is hypoperfusion?
A disturbance in mental ability resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment
What is delirium?
The mental, emotional, or physical response and adaptation to real or perceived changes and challenges
What is stress?
Weakness, fatigue, inflammation, and bleeding gums
What is the expected findings of poor nutrition?
Advanced age, sedentary lifestyle, frequent use of laxatives
What is causes of constipation?
A potentially serious complication that has a mortality rate as high as 30%
What is wound dehiscence?
Affect 1 to 2% of Americans, with more men affected than women
What is olfactory disorders?
A dedicated group whose responsibility is to bring proactively critical care to the bedside
What is rapid response time?