Briefly describe enteral nutrition

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Problem: Nutrition & Hydration/Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

After studying the course materials located on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

I. Cure / care: compare and contrast.

II. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.

1. Are we morally obliged to this? Why? Example

III. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?

IV. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?

1. Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:

i. NJ tube
ii. NG tube
iii. PEG

2. Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:

i. Total parenteral nutrition
ii. Partial parenteral nutrition

V. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.

VI. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE on Module7: Lecture Materials & Resources page). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?

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