Edema Refers To

question 41

Multiple Choice

Edema refers to:

• A)fluid retention.
• B)dehydration.
• C)PEM.
• D)wasting.
• E)hypertension.

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Definitions:

Conversion

in a medical context, often relates to the process of changing one form of diagnosis or treatment to another based on new information or patient response.

Recent Life Stressors

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Neuman Systems Model

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Normal Line

A term that can refer to a standard or expected level of performance, or in mathematics, a straight line that conforms to its defined or understood parameters.