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    Introduction

    Nutrition is essential the body functioning at its optimal level. This section will review basic information about the digestive system, essential nutrients, nutritional guidelines, and then discuss the application of the nursing process to address clients’ nutritional status. (Image: "Tomatoes and Okra" by Pamela Potter is licensed under CC BY 4.0). 




    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    1. Identify cues related to nutrition balance (C.O. #1and #8)
    2. Identify diagnostic tests and lab values indicative of a disturbance in nutrition, fluid, and electrolyte disturbances (C.O. #1 and #8)
    3. Identify essential nutrients (C.O. #1 and #8)
    4. Identify supplements to enhance nutrition alterations (C.O. #1 and #8)
    5. Contribute to a plan of care for clients with an alteration in nutrition (C.O. #9)
    6. Describe risk factors for nutritional deficiencies (C.O. #1 and #8)


    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module #13 Introduction.
    2. Read Chapter 14, Nutrition, in the textbook, Introduction to Practical Nursing.
    3. Watch the Nutrition Therapy Overview: Specialty Diets, Administration Methods & Benefits | Lecturio Nursing on Nutrient. 

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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