A Drawback to Using Specialized or Disease-Specific Formulas Is That

question 66

Multiple Choice

A drawback to using specialized or disease-specific formulas is that:

• A) they are expensive.
• B) patients do not tolerate them well.
• C) they cause high gastric residuals.
• D) they are not available for common chronic conditions.
• E) they contain too much dextrose or sucrose.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and decreased personal responsibility in group settings, which can lead to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal factors, such as personality traits, rather than external circumstances.

Situational Attribution

The process of interpreting someone's behavior as being caused by the situation or environment they are in, rather than their personal disposition.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.