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KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
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LPN
licensed practical nurse
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calorie
energy produced form burning of food eaten
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cartilage
connective tissue at ends of bones
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catheter
tuve to drain fluid from body
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cell
basic unit of body structure
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CNS
central nerous system
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cheyne-stokes
shallow, slow breathing, irregular
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chromosomes
structures in cell nucleus
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chronic
slow, gradual onset: no cure
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chyme
food mixed with gastric juices
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clean technique
medical asepsis
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colostomy
artificial opening in colon
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communication
exchange of information
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compound fracture
bone through skin
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comminuted fracture
bone in many pieces
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dangling
sitting patient on side of bed
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decubitus ulcer
pressure sore
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dehydration
lack of body fluids
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dementia
changes in brain function
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dermis
inner layer of skin
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diabetes mellitus
lack of insulin to use sugar
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diastolic
heart resting/lower b/p reading
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disinfection
destruction of pathogens
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dorsal
lying on back, knees bent but together
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drawsheet
used to turn pt., lift sheet
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dysphagia
trouble swallowing
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dyspnea
trouble breathing
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dysuria
trouble urinating
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