when maintained well, maintains skin and mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing host susceptibility
(ANS- nutrition
pts with advanced cancer are often ____
(ANS- malnourished
involves the administra
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when maintained well, maintains skin and mucous membranes and is also essential in reducing host susceptibility
(ANS- nutrition
pts with advanced cancer are often ____
(ANS- malnourished
involves the administration of a nutrient mixture directly into a peripheral vein (ANS- total parenteral nutrition
asymptomatic disease with mild discomfort, diarrhea, or constipation and flatulence which can be excused for other reasons
(ANS- diverticulosis
during acute episodes, food intake should be reduced along with antimicrobial drugs taken as needed; treated by increasing the bulk in the diet, omitting foods such as seeds or popcorn, and encouraging regular bowel movements without constipation
(ANS- diverticulosis
includes the pituitary gland, the two adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, the four parathyroid glands, the endocrine portion of the pancreas, the gonads, the pineal gland, and the thymus
(ANS- endocrine glands
secrete hormones directly into the blood, in contrast to exocrine glands that secrete into a duct
(ANS- endocrine glands
chemical messengers that affect blood glucose levels, including insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, and growth hormone
(ANS- hormones
develops more frequently in patients with Type 2 diabetes; often the patient is an older person with an infection or one who has overindulged in carbs, thereby using more insulin than anticipated
(ANS- HHNC
condition may be difficult to diagnose initially; severe cellular dehydration results in neurologic deficits, muscle weakness, difficulties with speech, and abnormal reflexes
(ANS- HHNC
hyperglycemia and dehydration develop because of the relative insulin deficit, but sufficient insulin is available to prevent ketoacidosis
(ANS- HHNC
#1 nursing intervention with a patient who has HHNC is:
(ANS- maintain a patent airway!
low __ ___ is a risk factor for osteoporosis
(ANS- bone mass
have higher risk for osteoporosis
(ANS- women
2 most critical stages of life in which osteoporosis can develop
(ANS- children and elderly
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