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NURS 200 - Quiz 8 > VOCAB > Flashcards

VOCAB Flashcards

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P

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Pulse

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PACU

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post anesthesia care unit

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p.c.

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after meals

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PCO2

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partial pressure of carbon dioxide, arterial

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PE

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Physical exam, pulmonary embolus

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PERRLA

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pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

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PEG

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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

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per

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through, by

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Periph.

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peripheral

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pH

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used to express acidity and alkalinity

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PI

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present illness

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PICC

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peripherally inserted central catheter

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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PIV

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peripheral IV

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PLT

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platelet

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p.m.

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evening

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PMH

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past medical history

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PND

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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po

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by mouth (per os)

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PO2

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partial pressure of oxygen, arterial

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POC

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point of care

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POD

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post-op day

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pos/+

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positive

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Post.

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posterior

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ppd

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packs per day

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PPN

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peripheral parenteral nutrition

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PPV

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pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

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PR

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per rectum

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prn

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when required

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PROM

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passive range of motion

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Pro time

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prothrombin time

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PT

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physical therapy

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pt

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patient

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PTT

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partial prothrombin time

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PVR

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peripheral vascular resistance

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PWB

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partial weight bearing

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Mobility

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ability to move about freely, easily, and purposefully in the environment

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Range of Motion

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the maximum degree of movement possible for each joint

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Activity tolerance

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ability to move about freely, easily, and purposefully in the environment

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Osteoporosis

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Depletion of calcium in bones, which gives the bones strength and density

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Paresis

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slight or incomplete paralysis

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Spastic

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describing the sudden, prolonged involuntary muscle contractions of clients with damage to the central nervous system

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Flaccid

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weak or lax

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Atrophy

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Decreased in size within muscles. Leading to lost strength and normal function

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Contracture

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permanent shortening of a muscle

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Valsava maneuver

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refers to holding the breath and straining against a closed glottis. Such as holding the breath when moving up in bed.

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Thrombus

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a solid mass of blood constituents in the circulatory system; a clot (plural: thrombi )

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Embolus

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a blood clot (or a substance such as air) that has moved from its place of origin and is causing obstruction to circulation elsewhere (plural: emboli )

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Urinary Stasis

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stagnation of urinary flow

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Renal calculi

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Kidney stones

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Lordosis

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an exaggerated concavity in the lumbar region of the vertebral column

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Gait

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the way a person walks

53
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Crepitation

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(1) a dry, crackling sound like that of crumpled cellophane, produced by air in the subcutaneous tissue or by air moving through fluid in the alveoli of the lungs; (2) a crackling, grating sound produced by bone rubbing against bone

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Body mechanics

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Using body maneuvers to lift and accomplish tasks.

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Fowler’s position

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a semi-sitting position in which the head of the bed is raised to an angle between 45 and 60 degrees, typically at 45 degrees

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Semi-fowler’s position

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a bed-sitting position in which the head of the bed is raised 15 to 45 degrees, typically at a 30-degree angle

57
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High fowler’s position

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a bed-sitting position in which the head of the

bed is elevated 60 to 90 degrees

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Suspine position

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laying flat, facing up

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Prone position

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position in which a client lies on his or her abdomen with the head turned to one side

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Lateral position

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position in which a person lies on one side of the body

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Tripod position

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the proper standing position with crutches; crutches are placed about 15 cm (6 in.) in front of the feet and out laterally about 15 cm (6 in.), creating a wide base of support

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Log rolling

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a technique used to turn a client whose body must at all times be kept in straight alignment

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Circadian rhythm

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physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism’s environment.

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NREM sleep

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a deep restful sleep rate; also called slow wave sleep. (Non-rem sleep)

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REM sleep

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sleep during which the person experiences rapid eye movements

66
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Sundown syndrome

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Sundown syndrome is a term that describes the onset of confusion and agitation that generally affects people with dementia or cognitive impairment and usually strikes around sunset. Many people, though, use the term to loosely describe increased agitation and confusion that can occur anytime but may be more noticeable in the late afternoon or early evening.

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Insomnia

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inability to obtain a sufficient quality or quantity of sleep

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Hypersomnia

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excessive sleep

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Narcolepsy

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an uncontrollable desire for sleep or attacks of sleep during the day

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Sleep apnea

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periodic cessation of breathing during sleep

71
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Parasomnia

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a cluster or pattern of waking behavior that appears during sleep, such as somnambulism (sleepwalking), sleeptalking, and enuresis (bed-wetting)

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Sugars

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Carbohydrates, main source of body energy.

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Starches

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Polysaccharide, containing chains of glucose molecules.

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Fiber

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Soluble: absorbs water and lower LDL and Cholesterol. Slow GI tract

Insoluble: aids peristalsis and relieve constipation.

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Glycogen

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How animals store excess Glucose, in the liver

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Complete proteins

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a protein that contains all of the essential amino acids as well as many nonessential ones

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Incomplete proteins

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protein that lacks one or more essential amino acids; usually derived from vegetables

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Lipids

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organic substances that are greasy and insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol or ether

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Fatty acids

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the basic structural units of most lipids made up of carbon chains and hydrogen

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Cholesterol

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a lipid that does not contain fatty acid but possesses many of the chemical and physical properties of other lipids

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Fat soluble vitamins

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A, D, E, and K vitamins that the body can store

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Minerals

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a substance found in organic compounds, as inorganic compounds and as free ions

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Basal metabolic rate

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the rate of energy utilization in the body required to maintain essential activities such as breathing

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Resting energy expenditure

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the amount of energy required to maintain basic body functions

85
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ideal body weight

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the optimal weight recommended for optimal health

86
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body mass index

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indicates whether weight is appropriate for height

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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anemia

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a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells or hemoglobin

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Anorexia nervosa

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a disease characterized by a prolonged inability or refusal to eat, rapid weight loss, and emaciation in persons who continue to believe they are fat

90
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bulimia

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an uncontrollable compulsion to eat large amounts of food and then expel it by self-induced vomiting or by taking laxatives

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Overweight

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a BMI of 26-30 kg/m2

92
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obese

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when body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30 kg/m2

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enteral nutrition

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through the gastrointestinal system. Tube feeding where the patient has food pumped into their GI.

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Nasogastric tube

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a tube inserted by way of the nasopharynx or the oropharynx; it is placed into the stomach for the temporary purpose of feeding the client or to remove gastric secretions

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Gastrostomy tube

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a tube that is surgically placed directly into the client’s stomach and provides another route for administering nutrition and medications

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jejunostomy tube

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a tube that is placed surgically or by laparoscopy through the abdominal wall into the jejunum for long-term nutritional support

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