Negative Nitrogen Balance

by Cathy Parkes April 17, 2020

A negative nitrogen balance indicates insufficient PROTEIN intake (due to illness, malnutrition, or aging).

It means the patient is using protein faster than it is being synthesized.

by Cathy Parkes September 09, 2020

Signs of child neglect: poor hygiene, inappropriate dress (for weather), malnourishment, withdrawal, school absences.

by Cathy Parkes September 07, 2020

Amyowes meone hundred dollars, but she is in the hospital with VFIB on anamiodarone drip... so I guess it's not a good time to collect.

by Cathy Parkes September 03, 2020

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat severe depression that is unresponsive to drug therapy.