Nutrition
Found in every cell of the body and is know as the building block of the body.
What is Protein?
3.5 - 5.1 mEq/L
What is Potassium (K+)?
Outer layer of the skin
What is Epidermis?
An essential nutrient that makes up more than half of the body weight and is needed for every system in the body.
What is Water?
1.8 - 2.2 mg/dL
What is Magnesium (Mg++)?
Nonblanchable erythema or intact skin
What is Stage 1?
Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats
What are Macronutrients?
135 - 145 mEq/L
What is Sodium (Na+)?
Largest portion of the skin
What is Dermis?
Diet consisting of foods that does not need to be chewed
What is Pureed diet?
8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL
What is Calcium (Ca++)?
Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis
What is Stage 2?
The energy that is stored in food and used for body processes such as walking, breathing, and thinking
What are Calories?
2.4 - 4.5 mg/dL
What is Phosphorus?
The largest organ system of the body accounting for about 15% of the total body weight
What is Skin?