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| measurements of the body's most basic functions, including: Body temperature, Pulse rate, Respiration rate (breathing rate), and Blood pressure. |
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| rapid and shallow breathing |
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| a medical device that provides supplemental oxygen to a patient through their nose |
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| a meal plan that's altered to treat a medical condition or to meet specific nutritional needs |
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| the pulse of the radial artery, which is felt on the wrist. |
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| abnormally slow breathing. |
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| a medical device that separates nitrogen from the air to provide a continuous supply of oxygen for breathing |
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| a meal plan that's tailored to a person's health concerns or dietary needs. |
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| a pulse point in the upper arm that is used to check circulation and measure blood pressure. |
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| a breathing pattern characterized by a cycle of increasing and decreasing breathing effort and airflow, followed by periods of apnea |
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| the process of consuming and using food and other nourishing substances to support life |
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| a substance that increases urine flow and the loss of salt from the body. |
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| the pulse point on the chest that provides the most accurate reading of a person's heart rate. |
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| the pressure of blood in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood |
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| a chemical compound found in food that the body uses to function and grow |
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| a food that has been ground, pressed, or strained to a smooth, soft consistency, similar to pudding. |
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| a medical device that healthcare providers use to listen to sounds inside the body |
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| the pressure of blood in the arteries when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood, between heartbeats |
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| polysaccharides made up of hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units. |
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| the act of breathing, the exchange of gases between an organism and its environment, and the physical and chemical processes that supply cells with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide |
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| a medical condition in which the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is consistently too high |
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| sugars that the body breaks down quickly to provide immediate energy |
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| accidental inhalation of a foreign object into the lungs and a medical procedure to remove something from the body |
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| the process of breathing in, or inhaling, air into the lungs |
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| providing nutrition directly into a patient's bloodstream through a catheter inserted into a vein |
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| the measurement of what enters and leaves the body. |
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| the act or process of releasing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth |
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| blood pressure that's slightly higher than normal, but not yet considered high blood pressure |
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| a thin, flexible tube that is inserted through the nose and into the stomach to deliver liquids, food, or medication, or to remove substances from the stomach. |
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| swelling in the body's tissues caused by excess fluid. |
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| If your breathing completely stops |
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| a sleep disorder that causes breathing interruptions |
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| Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube |
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| temporary pause in breathing |
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| the amount of energy or matter that a bodily system or organ discharges, typically within a set time period. |
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| shortness of breath, or the feeling of being unable to breathe normally or deeply enough. |
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| a shallow, warm bath that can help relieve pain, itching, and other discomfort in the genital and anal areas |
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| a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the stomach to insert a feeding tube, also known as a G-tube. |
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| the balance of fluids in the body, which is calculated by measuring the amount of fluid a person takes in and releases. |
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| normal, healthy breathing that is unlabored and quiet. |
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| administering fluids, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a needle or tube inserted into a vein, |
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| a small card attached to a patient's meal tray that clearly outlines their specific dietary restrictions, indicating the type of diet they need to follow due to a medical condition, |
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| shortness of breath while lying down that improves when sitting or standing |
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| a medical treatment that provides extra oxygen to help people breathe |
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| a meal plan that limits certain foods or nutrients to treat a medical condition |
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| a medical condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in |
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