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The patient has a history of terminal cancer but is being admitted for treatment of a pressure ulcer.The patient's wife has been caring for him at home and refuses to discuss admission to a nursing home.The wife looks extremely tired and is near the point of exhaustion.What could the nurse suggest?
Blood
A vital fluid in the body that delivers necessary substances like nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.
Kidney
An organ in vertebrates that is essential for removing waste products from the blood and regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.
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A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often determining the sourness or sharpness of taste.
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A liquid by-product of metabolism in the bodies of many animals, including humans, expelled through the urethra.
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