Nutrition & Hydration/Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) 

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

1. Cure / care: compare and contrast.
2. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.
   • Are we morally obliged to this? Why? Example
3. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?
4. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?
   • Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:
     • NJ tube
     • NG tube
     • PEG
   • Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:
     • a. Total parenteral nutrition
     • b. Partial parenteral nutrition
5. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.
6. 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?
7. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  32, 33, 34, 56, 57, 58.

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style. Refer to your syllabus for further detail or contact your instructor.

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  Syllabus 

WEEK 7: NUTRITION AND HYDRATION /PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE (PVS)
Module 7
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yxIRjW9x7w&t=3437s  BIO 603 3 24 18
ERD 32, 33, 34, 56, 57, 58
1. Cure / care: compare and contrast.
2. Basic care: Nutrition, hydration, shelter, human interaction.
a. Are we morally obliged to this? Why?
3. Swallow test, describe; when is it indicated?
4. When is medically assisted N/H indicated?
a. Briefly describe Enteral Nutrition (EN), including:
i. NJ tube
ii. NG tube
iii. PEG
b. Briefly describe Parenteral Nutrition (PN), including:
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i. Total parenteral nutrition
ii. Partial parenteral nutrition
5. Bioethical analysis of N/H; state the basic principle and briefly describe the two exceptions.
6. Case Study: Terry Schiavo (EXCEL FILE IN CANVAS). Provide a bioethical analysis of her case; should we
continue with the PEG or not? Why yes or why not?