Delirium

Hydrate

WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Glossary

If you don't understand a word ask your Nurse!

Clots

Blood clots: Scabs inside of the body within blood vessels, usually a vein; they are caused by surgery, not being active, catheters, or some types of drugs.

Catheter: A plastic tube that a caregiver puts into a blood vessel to take blood samples, give medications, or measure blood pressure.

Dehydrated: When a body does not have enough water or fluid to work normally.

Delirium: When a person feels confused or sometimes sees things that are not there.

Electrolytes: Chemicals in the body such as sodium, potassium, and calcium.

Hydrated: When a body does have enough water or fluid to work normally.