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Problem: Nutrition and Hydration/Persistent Vegetative State
After studying the course materials located on Module: 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:
a. NJ tube
b. NG tube
c. PEG
2. Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:
a. Total parenteral nutrition
b. Partial parenteral nutrition
V.
VI. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE on Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources page). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?