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Vitamin B1

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Muscle tone, digestion, appitite, carb motabalism

Foods- pork, fish

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Vitamin A

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Growth, vision, hair skin

Foods- liver, butter, cream

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Vitamin B2

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Growth, vision, healthy skin, protein and carb motabilism,

Food- eggs, bread

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Vitamin B12

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Formation of red blood cells, nervous system function

Food- fish, eggs, milk, cheese

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Vitamin C

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Healthy blood cells, skin, gums, bones, teeth, resistance to infection
Food- citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes

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Vitamin D

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Absorption and metabolism of calcium, healthy bones

Food-milk, butter, liver, exposure to sunlight, fish liver oils

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Calcium

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Formation of teeth and bones, blot clotting, heart function, nerve function
Food- milk, whole grains, beans, nuts

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Iron

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Enabling red blood cells to carry oxygen

Food- liver, meat, eggs, vege’s

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Magnesium

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Mineral used to keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, heart rhythm steady
Foods- spinach, nuts, whole grain cereals

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Sodium

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Fluid balance, nerve and muscle function

Food-almost all foods

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Folic Acid

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Formation of red blood cells, intentional function, protein metabolism
Foods-liver, meats, fish, poultry,

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45% of the body is made up of what

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Protein ….the rest is muscles and organs

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Recommended sodium daily amount is

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15-23 Mg’s daily

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What does Na mean

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Sodium

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The digestive system

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Tongue
Salivary glands
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus
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What does the digestive system do

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Breaks down nutrients both physically and chemically and eliminates solid waste from the body

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What is IV Therapy

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Administers meds and blood
Provides fluids to body if person is NPO
Provides sugar energy
Replaces minerals and vitamins lost from illness

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What does EDEMA mean

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A condition characterized by excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body- swelling of the body

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Household cleaning rules

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Clear clutter
Highest to lowest
Farthest to closest
Cleanest to dirtiest
Change cloths and water frequently
Know laundry care
Wear gloves for body soiled clothing
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Never except what from a ct

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Debit card or PIN number

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Special diets - list them

Ordered because of a nutritional deficiency or disease

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Sodium controlled diet- helps reduce EDEMA- 2000mgs of salt
Diabetic diet- low sugar, count carbs, focus on high fibre
Diet textures- ie chopped, mixed, purée, soft, regular
Fluid consistency- reg, nectar, honey thick, pudding thick

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What is Dysphagia

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Medical term for difficulty swollowing

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How many stages are there in swollowing

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4

Swollowing involves 25 different muscles and 5 nerves

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How to help a ct swollow

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Sit ct up straight
Offer plenty of fluids
Lots of time to eat
Remain sitting up 30 minutes

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Assisting with helping a ct with eating

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Use teaspoon
Guide them
Tell them what you are doing
Encourage independence