24-hour urine period. It is used to detect kidney disease, diabetes, preeclampsia, and hig
blood pressure.
Albumin A type of protein found in urine that can indicate kidney disease.
Potassium A chemical found in urine that is normal in certain amounts.
Sodium A chemical found in urine that is normal in certain amounts.
Urea A chemical found in urine that is normal in certain amounts.
Creatinine A chemical found in urine that is normal in certain amounts.
Proteinuria The presence of excess protein in the urine, indicating kidney disease.
Diabetes A condition that can be detected through a 24-hour urine test.
Kidney disease A condition that can be detected through a 24-hour urine test.
Preeclampsia A condition that can be detected through a 24-hour urine test during pregn
High blood pressure A condition that can be detected through a 24-hour urine test.
Mobility assessment The evaluation of a client's ability to move and perform physical tasks.
A standardized test to assess a client's ability to rise from a chair, walk, and
Timed Get Up and Go Test
return to the chair.
, Assessment Tool for Safe Patient A standardized tool to assess a client's ability to safely move and handle
Handling and Movement patients.
A test to assess a client's ability to sit, stand, march in place, and advance
Egress test
forward with each foot.
A healthcare professional who assesses a client's mobility abilities and
Physical therapist
impairments.
Inflammation A noninvasive laboratory test useful in identifying disorders of the digestive
Malabsorption A condition in which the body is unable to absorb nutrients from food.
Infection The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread
Cancer
abnormal cells.
A test that detects traces of blood in the feces, indicating potential medica
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
conditions.
Unusual appearance An abnormal appearance of feces that may indicate certain medical condit
An abnormal appearance of feces that may indicate inflammation of the
Mucous
intestinal wall.
An abnormal appearance of feces that may indicate excessive intestinal wa
Bloody
irritation or malignancy.