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What Is the Term Used to Describe Eating Nonnutritive Substances

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What is the term used to describe eating nonnutritive substances such as lead paint chips or clay?


Definitions:

Measurable Dose

A specific quantity of medication to be administered, expressed in units that can be accurately measured.

IV Flow Rate

The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered to a patient, typically measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) or drops per minute.

Heparin Infusion

A continuous intravenous administration of heparin, a blood thinner, to prevent clot formation in the blood vessels.

Estimated Dose

A dose amount determined through approximation or calculation based on patient factors such as weight or age.

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