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version n. strong or fixed dislike; antipathy; opposition; the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away. autonomy n. independence, self-government; immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority. bizarre adj. strikingly odd in appearance or style; grotesque; conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. callous adj. unfeeling; insensitive; emotionally hardened. clemency n. a mercy; mildness; leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with admin...

conspicuous adj. clearly visible; remarkable. debilitate v. to weaken. deprecate v. to express strong disapproval of. devoid adj. entirely without; lacking. duplicity n. deceitfulness (two-faced). equanimity n. evenness of temper. expunge v. to erase; to remove completely. fitful adj. spasmodic; intermittent. hypothetical adj. supposed; assumed. immutable adj. never changing

unscathed adj. Undamaged; unharmed wanton adj. Immoral; senseless; deliberately malicious; excessive zenith n. The point in the sky directly above one; the highest point remorse n. A deep feeling of sorrow or guilt over a wrong one has done ruthless adj. Merciless; cruel; heartless sanction n. Authorized approval or permission; support or encouragement; something that gives binding force to a law skeptical adj. Not easily persuaded or convinced; doubting the fundamental doctrines of reli...

What country is considered the "birthplace of the Renaissance"? Italy Who perfected the printing press? Johannes Gutenberg Renaissance Artists looked towards ancient _________________and ___________________ for inspiration. Greece and Rome What was the Renaissance a rebirth of? Art and learning Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice? The clergy sold pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins. Lutheranism won enormous sup...

aberration (noun) a departure (usually temporary) from what is normal, desirable, or expected; divergence from a moral standard. abhor (verb) to regard with disgust and hatred; to find something or someone loathsome, contemptible, reprehensible, or repulsive. amicable (adjective) relating to behavior between people that is pleasant and friendly; peaceable. befuddle (verb) to confuse or perplex, mystify or confuse. candor (noun) honesty, directness, and openness. debacle (noun) something...

What are the functions of dialysis? -rids body of excess fluid and electrolytes -achieves acid base balance -eliminates waste products -restores internal homeostasis by osmosis, diffusion, and ultrafiltration What are indications for hemodialysis? -renal insufficiency -acute kidney injury -chronic kidney disease -drug overdose -persistent hyperkalemia -hypervolemia unresponsive to diuretics Hemodialysis is based on what and not GFR? symptoms What are the clinical manifestation symptom...

The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the menu? a. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee b. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice. c. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice. d. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, orange juice. A The diet for a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis should incl...

Define peritoneal dialysis (PD) The removal of wastes, electrolytes, and fluids from the body using there peritoneum as a dialyzing membrane. When PD is being use the client must be on heparin (T/F) False, you do not need to be heparinized for peritoneal, but you do need to be heparinized for hemodialysis. How long does one episode/course of PD last? Could be 10hrs Whit PD there is a high/low risk of peritonitis? High When fluid accumulates the abdomen during PD what problem does the cli...

What is the goal of PD? Remove toxic substances and metabolic wastes and to reestablish normal F/E balance which form of dialysis is more common? HD What is PD? Installation of dialysate fluid into the peritoneal cavity What does the peritoneal cavity serve as? Semi-permeable membrane What does PD require? Intact peritoneal cavity What is the most common form of PD? Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis [CAPD] What is a positive/benefit of PD? Fluid intake and nutrition is more liber...

Tehchoff catheter Cuffs attached to fix catheter in position, serve as a barrier against bacteria, prevent fluid leaks. Peritoneal dialysis Hypertonic dialysate filled with dextrose is infused into the peritoneum Via an in dwelling catheter Body surface area of the peritoneal membrane The peritoneal membrane is 1to 2 m² and approximates the body surface Icodextrin New dales eight solution does not contain dextrose employs a glucose Polymer and aids in greater fluid removal CA PD Pat...