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Gonzalez Is Scheduled to Undergo a Hip Replacement After He

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Gonzalez is scheduled to undergo a hip replacement after he slipped on an icy step. During the preoperative phase, the nurse begins to enter the assessment findings into the database. Which of the following standardized terminologies will the nurse most likely use?


Definitions:

Thicken Formula

The practice of adding certain substances to infant formula to increase its consistency, often used for babies with swallowing difficulties or reflux.

Acute Diarrhea

A sudden onset of frequent, watery bowel movements that can result from infection, allergy, or other causes, often resolving within a few days.

Giardia Lamblia

A parasitic microorganism that causes giardiasis, which is characterized by diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

Hypertonic Dehydration

A condition where the body loses water more quickly than salt, leading to high sodium levels in the blood and potential cell shrinkage.

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