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Nutrition assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of factors that influence or reflect nutrition status; its tools include…
Nutrients
Food or any substance that nourishes the body – protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals,…
Nosocomial pneumonia
Also known as hospital-associated pneumonia (HAP); any case of pneumonia that starts at least…
Nosocomial infection
Applies to any infection acquired by a patient while under medical care that was…
Non-lipid viruses
Considered more resistant to inactivation than lipid viruses. Also called non-enveloped or hydrophilic viruses.
Nonopioid
A drug that is not an opioid. Examples include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV)
Refers to positive pressure ventilation delivered through a noninvasive interface (nasal mask, facemask, or…