Author Question: Cognitively, early adolescence is a time dominated, in part, by _____. a. a reduction in impulsive ... (Read 52 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

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