Acute Care Flashcards
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Fill in the missing gaps:
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2
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Nutrition and hydration is affected by age-related what sort of changes in body systems?
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Nutrition and hydration is affected by age-related physiological changes in body system.
3
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What is a risk factor?
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A risk factor is anything that makes it more likely for something bad to happen. For example, smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, meaning it increases the likelihood of developing lung cancer.
4
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What is malnutrition?
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When the body doesn’t get enough nutrients it needs to maintain health and function properly.
5
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What does acute mean?
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Sudden, severe, and short-term in nature.
6
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Fill in the missing gaps for medication side effects:
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