NURSING 1J02 Chapter 22: Week 7 Readings

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Bowel sounds: the gurgling, rumbling, or growling noises from the abdomen: caused by muscular contractions of peristalsis, moving the contents of the stomach and intestines downwards. Linea alba: a fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen in humans. Skin turgor: a sign of fluid loss (dehydration) Deep palpation: used to feel internal organs and masses: usually pressing down 4-5 cm. Edema: swelling caused by fluid retention: excess fluid trapped i(cid:374) (cid:271)ody tissue"s. Light palpation: a method of determining the outlines of organs or masses: 1-2 cm deep. Rectus abdominus: any of several straight structures: each of a pair of long flat muscles at the front of the abdomen. Bruits: caused by a narrowing of an artery: heard over an artery or vascular channel. Dehydration: a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body. Friction rub: used in the diagnosis of pericarditis: usually heard after the diastolic sound.

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