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• blood circulation carries?


  Oxygen and nutrients
• pulmonary ventilation 


  movement of air into and out of lungs
• trachea is the windpipe
• bronchus are tubes that lead to lungs
• diaphragm is a muscle under your lungs that helps them expand when breathing
• Retinal Detachment


  A condition where the retina separates from the back of the eye, causing vision loss
• Ophthalmology


  A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of eye disorders
• Fever


  A sudden increase in body temperature, often accompanied by chills
• Skill care


  Is medically necessary cared given by a skilled nurse or therapist and is available 24 hours
• Chronic


  This means the condition last a long period of time.
• Hospice care


  Is caregiving and facilities or homes for people who have six months or less to live.
• Medicare


  A federal health insurance program for people, age 65 and older
• Medicaid


  Is a medical assistance program for people who have a low income as well for people with disabilities
• Dysphagia


  Difficulty swallowing
• Post mortem care is important because

  Postmortem care is important because it maintains the dignity and respect for the patient