Ch. 26 Nutrition/ Diet

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Aspiration

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The act of inhaling or drawing something into the lungs, often a risk during eating or drinking.

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Clear Liquid Diet

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A diet consisting of clear liquids such as water, broth, and plain gelatin, often used before medical tests or procedures.

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Defecation

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The discharge of feces from the body.

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Dehydration

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A condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to a lack of sufficient water in the body.

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Diaphoresis

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Excessive sweating, often a symptom of illness or a side effect of medication.

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Digestion

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The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing.

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Edema

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Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

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Emesis

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The act of vomiting.

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Fluid balance

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The balance of the input and output of fluids in the body to allow metabolic processes to function correctly.