Cognitively, early adolescence is a time dominated, in part, by ...

[jCorn1234]

Cognitively, early adolescence is a time dominated, in part, by _____.
 a. a reduction in impulsive behavior
 b. abstract thinking
 c. egocentrism
 d. the development of social independence from family
  e. the development of a personal identity

Question 2

Mr. Stanley Edward, a 58-year-old African American male, was admitted to the emergency room of the medical center upon being found unconscious in his car in a parking lot and resuscitated. His history was obtained by contacting his daughter. The patient presents with:
   end-stage adenocarcinoma of the gastroestophageal juncture.
   chronic malnutrition and significant weight loss  1 year. Low BMI, loss of muscle, loss of subcutaneous fat, bitemporal wasting.
   acute pancreatitis with intractable vomiting.
  Medical Hx: Hypertension; S/P stroke  age 56; cataract surgery. Meds: antilipemic medication, antihypertensive medication.
  Hx: Lifelong chain smoker (2 packs per day); alcohol abuse since his late 20s.
  Ht: 5'8. Admission Wt: 107 lbs. Usual Wt, 1 year ago: 170 lbs.
  Social Hx: Lives alone; cooks and shops for himself despite illness.
  Dietary Hx: Previously followed a low-cholesterol, low-sodium, high-potassium diet.
  Mr. Edward is not being actively treated for cancer at his request. Plan is to keep Mr. Edward NPO and place a peripheral line for hydration and nutrition support.
  Which type of parenteral feeding administration would be least likely to cause Mr. Edward a liver-related abnormality?
 
 a. cyclic infusion
  b. continuous infusion
  c. oral feeding
  d. total parenteral nutrition

[mrphibs]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

[jCorn1234]

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