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Day 2 Flashcards

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Body mechanics

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Special techniques to coordinate balance and movement in order to prevent strain and injury

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Base of support

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The area that an object rests on; when you are standing, this is your feet

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Chemical restraints

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Certain drugs such as sedatives that restrain a person by controlling behavior

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Clove hitch

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A type of knot that can be easily released in case of an emergency

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RACE

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Remove patients to safe zone, Activate alarm, Contain the fire, Extinguish the fire

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Restraints

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Belts, straps, or garments used to hold a patient in a position or restrict the movement of a limb

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Toxic

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Poisonous

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Admission

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The set of procedures that marks a patients entry into a health care facility

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Discharge

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The set of procedures that marks a patient’s release from a health care facility

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Transfer

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The set of procedures that involves moving a patient from his or her unit to another

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Aspirate

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To inhale foreign material into the lungs

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Binder

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A device that holds a surgical dressing in place

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Depilatory

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A special cream for removing hair that may be used in place of shaving

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General anesthetic

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A drug that blocks the reception of pain in the brain causing loss of feeling in the entire body and unconsciousness

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Infusion

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A solution introduced into a vein such as by an iv

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Local anesthetic

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A drug that blocks the reception of pain only in the area being operated on

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Post op

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After surgery

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Pre op

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Before surgery

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Dexterity

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Having the skill to handle equipment and patients carefully and correctly

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Invasive

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Put into body

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Noninvasive

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Does not require placement in body

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Physiatrist

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A medical doctor experienced in geriatrics, physical medicine, and rehab

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Subacute care

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Health care provided in a facility for patients who are well enough to be discharged from a hospital but still require care they cannot get at home

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Objective data

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Observed by senses and is reproducible and measurable

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Subjective data

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Information reported by a patient about feeling

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Flow chart

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A sheet that documents the actions and observations made at regular intervals

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Anemia

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A blood disorder characterized by lack of the oxygen carrying component in red blood cells. Caused by lack of iron intake

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Calorie

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The measurement of the energy stored in food. Also the energy expended by a person

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Carbohydrate

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A type of nutrient made up primarily of starches and sugars that is used by the body to produce energy and heat

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Cubic centimeter cc

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Unit of measurement in the metric system equal to one millimeter

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Fat

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A type of nutrient that provides the most concentrated form of energy and is used by the body to store energy

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Force fluids

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A physicians orders for a patient to take extra fluids

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Gastrostomy tube

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A tube that feeds s patient through an opening in the abdomen directly into the stomach

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General diet

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A basic well balanced diet prepared for patients without specific diet modifications

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Graduate

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Type of measuring cup marked to show amounts

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Mineral

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A type of nutrient made up of nonliving chemical compounds that function in metabolism and helps build body tissue

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Nasogastric feeding tube

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A method of feeding a patient through a tube channeled down the nose and throat and stomach

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Nutrient

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One of many chemical substances in food that promote growth and maintenance of health; include carbs proteins fats vitamins and minerals

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Nutrition

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How the body takes in and uses food to maintain health

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Osteoporosis

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A condition characterized by the loss of bone density causing bones to become more brittle and easily fractured. A calcium poor diet is a potential cause

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Protein

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A type of nutrient consisting of amino acids derived from food that is essential for growth and repair of body tissue

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Therapeutic diet

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A special diet designed for a treatment or to meet the particular nutrition needs for a patient

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Vitamin

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A type of nutrient of plant or animal origin that triggers a wide variety of bodily processes

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Bedpan

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Portable pan in which all patients defecate and in which females urinate while in bed

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Condom catheter

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A catheter for male patients that consists of a soft rubber sheath attached to a drainage tube

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Constipation

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A condition in which feces are hard and dry and are not easily eliminated from the body

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Defecation

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The discharge of feces from the rectum through the anus; having a bowel movement

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Diarrhea

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The passage of liquid feces

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Feces

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Stool or bowel movement semisolid waste product eliminated through the rectum and anus

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Foley catheter

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A urinary catheter that is left in the bladder so urine can drain continuously. Also called an in dwelling catheter

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Incontinence brief

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Absorbent briefs made of cloth or disposable material used by patients who difficulty controlling urination or defecation

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Perineal care

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Cleaning and care of a patients genital and anal area

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Perineum

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The area between the external genitals and the anus

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Portable bedside commode

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A moveable chair with a toilet seat that is used for elimination at bedside

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Urinal

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Portable container in which male patients urinate while in bed

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Urinary catheter

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A tube inserted through the urethra and into the bladder to drain urine

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Urinary meatus

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The external opening of the urethra which is the insertion site of a catheter

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Clean catch

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Refers to a urine specimen that is obtained without being contaminated by anything outside the patients body

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Expectorate

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To cough up material from the lungs or material windpipe and spit it out

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Midstream

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Refers to a urine specimen in which collection is begun after the urine stream has started and stops before the urine stream stops

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Saliva

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Thin clear liquid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth

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Specimen

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A sample of a material such as blood urine or spinal fluid taken from a patients body for diagnostic purposes

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Sputum

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Material coughed up from the lungs or bronchial tubes and spit out of the mouth

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Stool

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Bowel movement of feces. Semisolid waste products eliminated through the rectum and anus

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Constrict

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To make narrow or smaller

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Cyanosis

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Bluish color to the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood

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Dilate

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To enlarge our expand

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Enema

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A fluid injected into the rectum and lower colon that empties the bowel

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Flatus bag

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A bag connected to the rectal tube for the purpose of containing flats or feces removed to the rectum

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Rectal suppository

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A small waxy pellet which is inserted into the rectum to provide lubrication or medication

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Rectal tube

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A tube placed in the rectum to relieve flat us pressure in the patients lower bowel

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Sitz bath

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A type of bath in which only the genital and anal areas are soaked

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ABCs of body mechanics

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Alignment Balance Coordination

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PASS

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Pull Aim Squeeze Spray

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Symptoms of dehydration

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Trouble drinking, less that six 8 oz water, confused or tired, dry mouth, dark smelly urine, cracked mouth

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Jewish orthodox

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Prohibits: shellfish, nonkosher meats, pork, serving milk, milk products with meat, eating leavened bread during Passover

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Muslim

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Avoid alcohol, pork, and pork products

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Roman Catholic

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Avoid food 1 hour before communion. Avoid meat on Ash Wednesday and good Friday. Observe special fasting days

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Conservative Protestant

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May avoid coffee tea and alcohol

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Greek Orthodox

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On fasting days avoid meats and dairy products

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Christian Science

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Avoid coffee tea and alcohol

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Seventh days

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Avoid coffee tea alcohol pork and pork products

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NAS

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Limits food containing salt or includes only salt free foods. For patients with kidney or heart problems

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ADA

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Combines balanced diet with insulin or hypoglycemic drugs. To maintain blood sugar level in diabetic patients

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Low fat/low cholesterol

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Limits fat and calories and increases protein and carbs. For patients who have trouble digesting fats or to reg cholesterol in the blood

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Low calorie

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Limits calorie intake. For patients who need to lose weight

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Low fiber

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Omits food high in fiber and bulk. For patients with digestive problems

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High calorie

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Increases foods high in proteins carbs vitamins and minerals. For patients who are underweight or malnourished

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High protein

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Supplements meal with high protein foods. To assist in the growth and repair of tissues

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Clear liquid

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A temporary diet. Made up of water tea broth carbonated beverages strained juices and gelatin. For patients with acute illnesses vomiting or diarrhea. First stage of postop dietary routine

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Full liquid

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May be used for long periods. Made up of clear liquids plus sherbet pudding milk custard ice cream and yogurt. For patients with stomach irritation nausea or vomiting. Patients who have difficulty chewing or swallowing. Second stage of postop diet

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Soft

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Made up of liquids and semisolid foods that are soft and easily digested. May include foods on a regular diet that are puréed or strained. For patients who have difficulty chewing or swallowing digestive problems or infections. Third stage of postop diet

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Impaction

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Happens if constipation is nit relieved. Signs are liquid seeping from anus. Digital extraction or oral laxatives necessary

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C. Diff

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Bacterial, antibiotic resistant diarrheal infection

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Urinary retention

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Inability to completely or partially emptying bladder

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Dysuria

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Difficulty urinating

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