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Article: Nutrition Support For Malnourished, Acutely Ill Adults.
- Article from:
- MedSurg Nursing
- Article date:
- June 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 Jannetti Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Objectives
This independent study offering is designed for nurses and other health care professionals who care for and educate malnourished, acutely ill adult patients. The multiple choice examination that follows is designed to test your achievement of the following educational objectives. After studying this offering, you will be able to:
1. Identify the effects of malnutrition on the acutely ill adult.
2. Discuss the components of a nutritional assessment.
3. Define the fundamental principles of nutritional support.
4. Describe the nurse's role in providing enteral and parenteral nutrition to the acutely ill adult.
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