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What is a indwelling catheter
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bladder catheter, flexible plastic tubing inserted into the bladder that remains (dwells) to provide continuous drainage. also known as a foley catheter which has a balloon at the bladder end
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Define bed cradle
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Also known as footboards are devices that are attached to your bed they keep sheets/blankets from rubbing the legs or feet. Footboards also keep the feet in proper position while in bed
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Define Cyanosis
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a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood
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supplemental feeding
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providing nutritional intake for a patient who is unable to feed self. a planned additional food or nutrient that is added to the unusual diet often as a powder formula or tablet
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