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Aspiration Precautions

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Interventions to reduce the risk of aspiration of food, liquids, and/or secretions during the swallowing process.

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Carbohydrates

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Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.

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Dehydration

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A serious condition that results from inadequate fluid in the body.

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Diet Card

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Recommended diet for a resident .

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Dietician

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An expert on diet and nutrition.

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Dysphasia

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Impairment of speech that is less marked than in aphasia.

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Edema

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Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

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Fats

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A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

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Fiber

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Course, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis.

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Fluid Restriction

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The limitation of oral fluid intake to a prescribed amount for each 24-hour period.

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Force Fluids

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A medical order to encourage a person to drink more fluids.

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Gastrostomy Tube

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A tube surgically placed into the stomach through an incision in the abdomen. Used for long-term enteral feedings. Also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG).

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MyPlate

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Is the current nutrition guide published by the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, a food circle (i.e. a pie chart) depicting a place setting with a plate and glass divided into five food groups.

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Nasogastric Tube

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A feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.

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NPO

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Medical order to withhold all food and fluids taken orally.

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Proteins

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Substances supplied by food and needed for tissue growth and repair and supplying energy to the body.

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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

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The intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.