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Catheter
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a tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening
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catheterization
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the process of inserting a catheter
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dysuria
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painful or difficult urination
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Indwelling/Foley/Retention Catheter
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A catheter left in the bladder so urine drains constantly into a drainage bag
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hematuria
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blood in the urine
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functional incontinence
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the person has bladder control but cannot use the toilet in time
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Urination/micturition/voiding
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the process of emptying urine from the bladder
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mixed incontinence
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the combination of stress incontinence and urge incontinence
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nocturia
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frequent urination at night
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oliguria
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scant amout of urine-less than 500 mL in 24 hours
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overflow incontinence
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small amounts of urine leak from a full bladder
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polyuria
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abnormally large amounts of urine
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reflex incontinence
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urine is lost at predictable intervals when the bladder is full
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straight catheter
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a catheter drains the bladder and then is removed
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stress incontinence
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when urine leaks during exercise and certain movements that cause pressure on the bladder
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transient incontinence
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temporary or occastional incontinence that is reversed when the cause is treated
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urge incontinence
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the loss of urine in response to a sudden, urgen need to void; the person cannot get to a toilet in time
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urinary frequency
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voiding at frequent intervals
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urinary incontinence
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the involuntary loss or leakage or urine
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urinary urgency
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the need to void at once
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UTI
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Urinary Tract infection
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mL
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milliliter
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colostomy
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a surgically created opening between the colon and abdominal
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constipation
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the passage of a hard, dry stool
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defecation
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the process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; a bowel movement
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dehydration
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the excessive loss of water from tissues
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diarrhea
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the frequent passage of liquid stools
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enema
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the introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
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fecal impaction
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the prolonged retention and build up of feces in the rectum
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fecal incontinence
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the inablility to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus
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feces
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the semi-solid mass of wast products in the colon that is expelled through the anus
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flatulence
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the excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
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flatus
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gas or air passed through the anus
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ileostomy
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a surgically created opening between the ilieum and the abdominal wall
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ostomy
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a surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes; colostomy/ileostomy
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peristalsis
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the alternation contraction and relaxation of inetestinal muscles
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stoma
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a sugically created opening seen through the abdominal wall
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stool
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excreted feces
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suppository
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a cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperture
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BM
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bowel movement
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GI
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Gastro-intestinal
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SSE
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soapsuds enema
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anorexia
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the loss of appetite
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aspiration
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breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
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calorie
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the fuel or energy value of food
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cholesterol
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a soft waxy substance found in the bloodstream and all body cells
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Daily Value (DV)
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how a serving fits into the daily diet; expressed in a percent based on a daily diet of 2000 calories
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dehydration
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a decrease in the amount of water in body tissues
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dysphagia
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difficulty swalling
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edema
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swelling of body tissues with water
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graduate
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a measuring container for fluid
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intake
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the amount of fluid taken in
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nutrient
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a substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed and used by the body
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nutrition
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the processess involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorbtion, and use of foodds and fluids by the body
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output
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the amount of fluid lost
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I&O
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intake and output
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mg
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milligram
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NPO
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Non per os; nothing by mouth
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USDA
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United States Department of Agriculture
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full visual privacy
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having hte means to be completely free from public view while in bed
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high-fowlers position
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a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised 60-90 degrees
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reverse Trendelenburgs position
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the head of hte bed is raised and the foot of hte bed is lowered
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trendelenburgs position
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the head of the bed is lowered and the foot of the bed is raised
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cotton drawsheet
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a drawsheet made of cotton; it helps keep the mattress and bottom linens clean
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drawsheet
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a small sheet placed over the middle of the bottom sheet
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waterproof drawsheet
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a drawsheet made of plastic, rubber, or absorbent material used to protect the mattress and bottom linens from dampness and soiling
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AM care/Early morning care
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routine care given before breakfast
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aspiration
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breathing fluid, food, vomiuts, or an object into the lungs
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denture
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an artificial tooth or set of artificial teeth
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diaphoresis
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profuse(excessive) sweating
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evening care/pm care
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care given in the evening at bedtime
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morning care
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care given after breakfast; hygiene measure are more thorough at this time
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oral hygiene
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mouth care
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pericare/perineal care
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cleaning the genital and anal areas
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plaque
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a thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other substances
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tartar
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hardened plaque
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alopecia
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hair loss
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anitcoagulant
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a drug that prevents or slows down blood clotting
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dandruff
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excessive amounts of dry, white flakes from the scalp
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hirsutism
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excessive body hair
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lice/pediculosis
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infestation with wingless insects
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mite
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a very small spider-like organism
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pediculosis capitis
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infestation of the scalp with lice
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pediculosis corporis
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infesation of the body with lice
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pediculosis pubis
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infestation of the pubic hair with lice
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