Ch. 29 Meeting Nutrition Needs Flashcards
1
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Anorexia
A
the loss of appetite
2
Q
Aspiration
A
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
3
Q
Dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing
4
Q
Enteral nutrition
A
giving nutrients into the gastro-intestinal tract through a feeding tube
5
Q
Gavage
A
the process of giving a tube feeding
6
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