Parenteral nutrition focus. Nutrition assessment and formula composition.
The infusion therapy nurse often is in a position to intervene by assessing and helping to treat the nutritional status of the patients she or he serves. This article provides an overview of the nutritional assessment process. Tips are offered for estimating patient-specific nutritional needs. Basic components of parenteral nutrition solutions are highlighted, and general guidelines for initiating parenteral nutrition are included. A case study guides the reader through application of some principles offered in the article.
McGinnis
Carol
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Sioux Valley Hospital, USD Medical Center, 1100 South Euclid, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039, USA. mcginnic@siouxvalley.org
D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition