Chapter 14 terms Flashcards
Apathy
a lack of interest
diet cards
cards that list residents’ names and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and other instructions
diuretics
substances that increase urine formation and cause the body to excrete sodium, potassium, and water through the kidneys
Fasting
a period of time during which food is given up voluntarily
fluid balance
maintaining equal input and output
fluid overload
a condition in which the body cannot eliminate the fluid consumed
Glucose
natural sugar
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container for measuring fluid volume
input
the fluid a person consumes
intake
the fluid a person consumes
Lactose intolerance
inability of the body to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy
Malnutrition
The lack of proper nutrition results from insufficient food intake or an improper diet.
Metabolism
the process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body to provide energy and growth
nutrient
substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health
nutrition
the process by which the body uses food to maintain health
Output
fluid is eliminated daily through urine, feces, vomitus, and perspiration.
Puree
to blend or grind food into a thick paste.
Restrict fluids (RF)
a medical order to limit the amount of fluids a person drinks to the level set by a doctor
Special diet
a diet for people who have certain illnesses or conditions
Vegans
people who do not eat any animals or animal products or dairy products
vegetarians
people who do not eat meats, fish, or poultry and may or may not eat eggs and dairy.
