Enteral Nutrition Case Study (20 points total): The remainin…

Enteral Nutrition Case Study (20 points total): The remaining questions are related to the following case study.  Todd is a 39-year-old male on the neurology floor at a local medical center. He was admitted after going to the ER because of confusion, disorientation, and difficulty talking. He was diagnosed as having had a severe stroke. He is paralyzed on the right side. He is currently NPO with an IV running at 115 mL/hour. The speech pathologist has conducted a swallow study and is recommending that he remain NPO because he is at a high risk for aspiration and suggest alternate route of nutrition. Today is hospital day 5. A nutrition support consult is ordered because he will be going to a rehab center in 3 days.   Ht: 5’ 8”           Current Wt: 180 lbs. (200 lbs. 5 months ago – intentional weight loss)         Vital signs:  Blood pressure: 125/82       Temperature: 98.6°   Past Medical History: hypertension, hernia surgery Labs: Na+: 138 (135-145)   K+: 3.9 (3.5-5.5)   Cl: 98 (95-105)    Glucose: 120 (70-99)   BUN: 12 (8-18)          Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.2)                    WBC:  11 (3.5-10)     GFR: 120 (>90)         Hemoglobin: 14 (13.5-17.5)   Nutrition history: B: coffee (~10 oz) with ~2 tbsp. whole milk. 2 whole grain waffles with fresh fruit. L: large salad (1 c of mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes & carrots) with ~4 ounces of chicken, salmon or shrimp. 1 Tbsp dressing. Salad has lots of colorful veggies. Large unsweetened iced tea to drink (32 oz). Snack: Large apple or pear; large unsweetened iced tea (32 oz). D: ~6 oz. of grilled chicken, fish or lean meat; large salad w/lots of veggies (tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, broccoli, asparagus; 1 Tbsp dressing; small baked potato and large unsweetened iced tea to drink (12 oz). Evening snack: Typically will have 3 cups of fat-free popcorn and large unsweetened ice tea (20 oz).  1. Would you start enteral nutrition support at this time – state why or why not? (5 points) 2. Complete a nutrition assessment paragraph (6 points)  3. Complete a nutrition prescription (8 points). Record your answer so you have it accessible for questions to follow.       Energy requirements:      Protein requirements:      Fluid requirements:      Any micronutrient concerns: 4. Complete 2 PES statements (6 points):  Refer to terminology sheet and use correct language P:   E: S: P: E: S:   

The following argument is faulty, containing one or more of…

The following argument is faulty, containing one or more of these errors in reasoning: generalization stereotyping incorrect (small) sampling post hoc ad hominem slippery slope evasion (and red herring) either-or fallacy false analogy strawman two wrongs make a right Identify and explain the problem(s) in this argument: Three WTMC students taking the same section of PSY 100 conducted a research study in which they surveyed 31 of their Middle College classmates about their drug and alcohol use.  They presented their findings to their WCC class with a report titled “WCC Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse Well Below the National Average.”

Disadvantages of automobile insurance plans include which of…

Disadvantages of automobile insurance plans include which of the following? I.  High premiums may cause many high-risk drivers to go uninsured. II. Large underwriting profits have resulted in high-risk drivers subsidizing the cost of insurance for good drivers.