The Timing of Rewards and Punishments Has a Large Impact

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Essay

The timing of rewards and punishments has a large impact on decisions for immediate self-interest versus long-term group benefit.Describe what is meant by moving future negative consequences into the present,and also adding immediate punishments for undesirable behaviors.Provide an example of each.

Determine the appropriate amount of nasogastric irrigant for an adult.

Identify patient conditions that may require physician notification before NG tube insertion.

Select an enteral feeding formula based on specific patient needs.

Recognize conditions that increase the risk for spontaneous tube dislocation.

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Definitions:

Renal Failure

A medical condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.

Urethral Obstruction

A blockage in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, which can cause difficulty urinating or a complete inability to urinate.

Anuria

A medical condition characterized by the failure of the kidneys to produce urine.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in urine, which can indicate urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or more serious conditions like cancer.