GU System
Medication that causes the body to lose fluids
What is a Diuretic?
The part of the digestive system that absorbs water
What is the large intestines?
Diet that includes foods that are baby food consistency
What is a pureed diet?
Caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract
What is a urinary tract infection?
Stores bile
What is the Gallbladder?
The aim of nursing-administered swallow screens
What is to prevent aspiration?
Medication that helps the body hold onto fluid
What is an antidiuretics?
Absorbs vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, & proteins
What is the small intestines?
Feedings given through a tube placed into the digestive system
What is Enteral Nutrition?
Most common cause of urinary retention in older men
What is an enlarged prostate?
Digests food using acids and enzymes
What is the stomach?
Diet consisting of foods such as yogurt, milk, and cream of chicken soup.
What is a full-liquid diet?
Technique used to avoid accidents in those who have an overactive bladder
What is bladder training?
Produces insulin that helps with the metabolism of sugar
What is the pancreas?
Nutrition given through the veins
What is Parenteral nutrition?