What EN Complication Should the RD Particularly Monitor for in a Patient

question 48

Multiple Choice

What EN complication should the RD particularly monitor for in a patient who is sedated, has an endotracheal tube, or has swallowing problems?

• A)diarrhea
• B)hyperglycemia
• C)a clogged tube
• D)aspiration

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Definitions:

Aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination toward something often because of anticipated negative consequences or outcomes.

Shock

A sudden and often distressing stimulus or event, which can be used in experiments as a form of aversive conditioning.

Comparator Model

A cognitive theory suggesting that the decision to act is based on comparisons between the expected outcome of an action and the current state.

Conditioned Stimulus 2

A stimulus that originally had no response but becomes conditioned to elicit a response through association with an unconditioned stimulus.