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When caring for a patient who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease after having frequent diarrhea and a weight loss of 10 pounds (4.5 kg) over 2 months, the nurse will plan to teach the patient about


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Filtration Membrane

A barrier that separates particles or molecules based on size during the process of filtration.

Electric Charge

A physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a single type of gas within a mixture of gases, often used in the context of respiratory physiology to assess gas exchange and oxygen delivery.

Tubular Resorption

Tubular resorption is the process in the kidneys where solutes and water are reclaimed from the tubular fluid and returned to the blood, conserving valuable nutrients and regulating water balance.

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