thumus gland {Ans: Located in mediastinum of the thoracic cavity. Thymus gland will not function throughout a full lifetime, but it has a big responsibility when its active -helping the body protect itself against autoimmunity, which occurs when the immune system turns against itself.}Nursing Intervention for NG tube before feeding {Ans: Check PH level, residual, tube placement High Fowler's}Sharing Observations {Ans: making observations by commenting on how the other person looks, sounds, or acts. Example:" you look tired" or "I haven't seen you eating anything today".}production of lymphocytes {Ans: Lymphocytes live in the thymus gland. Many are inactive, but the mature T lymphocytes leave in the thymus and travel throughout the body to engage in immune activity.}Villi {Ans: Fingerlike extensions of the intestinal mucosa that increase the surface area for absorption}ADH {Ans: Promotes kidney to reabsorb water from urine and return it to the blood to maintain proper water balance}Passive ROM {Ans: the motion achieved by an examiner without the assistance from the client}kyphosis {Ans: excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back. Disc dehydration}Heart Healthy Diet {Ans: Low cholesterol, low sodium, healthy fats high fiber low carbs