Nutrition Essentials

Nutrition for Nursing Practice (23)

Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications

Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.

Nutrition, part 37: Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Complications

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention. Key complications of cancer and cancer treatment, including decreased appetite and weight loss, xerostomia, taste alterations, and stomatitis.

Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders

Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).

Nutrition, part 36: Nutritional Guidance for Kidney Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following renal disorders: acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and urolithiasis (including nephrolithiasis).

Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders

Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.

Nutrition, part 35: Nutritional Guidance for Endocrine Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following endocrine disorders: diabetes insipidus (DI), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), Addison's disease, Cushing's Syndrome, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.

Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia

Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia

Cathy Parkes

Diabetes, including the signs/symptoms, nutritional guidance, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes, signs/symptoms, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia.

Nutrition, part 34: Nutritional Guidance for Diabetes & Hypoglycemia

Cathy Parkes

Diabetes, including the signs/symptoms, nutritional guidance, and Somogyi phenomenon. Hypoglycemia, including the causes, signs/symptoms, and nutritional guidance for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia.

Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders

Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).

Nutrition, part 33: Nutritional Guidance for Bariatric Surgery & Eating Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional recommendations for patients after bariatric surgery. Nutritional considerations when caring for a patients with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa).

Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis

Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.

Nutrition, part 32: Nutritional Guidance for Cholelithiasis & Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, cirrhosis, and pancreatitis.

Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies

Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.

Nutrition, part 31: Nutritional Guidance for Short Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, & Ostomies

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for several gastrointestinal conditions, including: short bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and ostomies.

Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD

Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Nutrition, part 30: Nutritional Guidance for IBS and IBD

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Nutrition, part 29: Celiac Disease

Nutrition, part 29: Celiac Disease

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology of celiac disease, signs and symptoms of celiac disease, and patient teaching regarding celiac disease.

Nutrition, part 29: Celiac Disease

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology of celiac disease, signs and symptoms of celiac disease, and patient teaching regarding celiac disease.

Nutrition, part 28: Foodborne Illness

Nutrition, part 28: Foodborne Illness

Cathy Parkes

Foodborne illness, including common pathogens that cause foodborne illness, specific foods that are more likely to cause foodborne illness, signs/symptoms of foodborne illness, treatment of foodborne illness, and prevention of...

Nutrition, part 28: Foodborne Illness

Cathy Parkes

Foodborne illness, including common pathogens that cause foodborne illness, specific foods that are more likely to cause foodborne illness, signs/symptoms of foodborne illness, treatment of foodborne illness, and prevention of...

Nutrition, part 27: Nutritional Guidance for Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, & Diarrhea

Nutrition, part 27: Nutritional Guidance for Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, & Diarrhea

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.

Nutrition, part 27: Nutritional Guidance for Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, & Diarrhea

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea.

Nutrition, part 26: Nutritional Guidance for Peptic Ulcer Disease & Gastritis

Nutrition, part 26: Nutritional Guidance for Peptic Ulcer Disease & Gastritis

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastritis.

Nutrition, part 26: Nutritional Guidance for Peptic Ulcer Disease & Gastritis

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastritis.

Nutrition, part 25: Nutritional Guidance - Dysphagia, GERD, & Hiatal Hernia

Nutrition, part 25: Nutritional Guidance - Dysphagia, GERD, & Hiatal Hernia

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: dysphagia, GERD, and a hiatal hernia.

Nutrition, part 25: Nutritional Guidance - Dysphagia, GERD, & Hiatal Hernia

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for the following gastrointestinal disorders: dysphagia, GERD, and a hiatal hernia.

Nutrition, part 24: Nutritional Guidance for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Nutrition, part 24: Nutritional Guidance for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for individuals with key musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout.

Nutrition, part 24: Nutritional Guidance for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for individuals with key musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout.

Nutrition, part 23: Nutrition for Nervous System Disorders

Nutrition, part 23: Nutrition for Nervous System Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for nervous system disorders, including neurologic dysphagia, migraine headaches, and Meniere's disease.

Nutrition, part 23: Nutrition for Nervous System Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for nervous system disorders, including neurologic dysphagia, migraine headaches, and Meniere's disease.

Nutrition, part 22: Nutritional Guidance for Cardiovascular Disorders

Nutrition, part 22: Nutritional Guidance for Cardiovascular Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for cardiovascular disorders, including: coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), and heart failure. Key characteristics of a heart healthy diet and heart healthy lifestyle changes.

Nutrition, part 22: Nutritional Guidance for Cardiovascular Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for cardiovascular disorders, including: coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), and heart failure. Key characteristics of a heart healthy diet and heart healthy lifestyle changes.

Nutrition, part 21: Nutritional Guidance for Respiratory Disorders

Nutrition, part 21: Nutritional Guidance for Respiratory Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for individuals with respiratory disorders, including COPD, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

Nutrition, part 21: Nutritional Guidance for Respiratory Disorders

Cathy Parkes

Nutritional guidance for individuals with respiratory disorders, including COPD, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

Nutrition, part 20: Metabolic Syndrome

Nutrition, part 20: Metabolic Syndrome

Cathy Parkes

Metabolic syndrome. What metabolic syndrome is, risk factors for metabolic syndrome, signs/symptoms of metabolic syndrome, diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, and treatment of metabolic syndrome (including nutritional and lifestyle changes).

Nutrition, part 20: Metabolic Syndrome

Cathy Parkes

Metabolic syndrome. What metabolic syndrome is, risk factors for metabolic syndrome, signs/symptoms of metabolic syndrome, diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome, and treatment of metabolic syndrome (including nutritional and lifestyle changes).

Nutrition, part 19: Protein Energy Malnutrition

Nutrition, part 19: Protein Energy Malnutrition

Cathy Parkes

The two main types of protein energy malnutrition: marasmus and kwashiorkor. The cause of each type of malnutrition, the signs/symptoms of each type of malnutrition, and the treatment of malnutrition.

Nutrition, part 19: Protein Energy Malnutrition

Cathy Parkes

The two main types of protein energy malnutrition: marasmus and kwashiorkor. The cause of each type of malnutrition, the signs/symptoms of each type of malnutrition, and the treatment of malnutrition.

Nutrition, part 18: Food-Medication Interactions

Nutrition, part 18: Food-Medication Interactions

Cathy Parkes

Key food-medication interactions. This includes the following foods and nutrients that may cause issues when taken with certain medications: tyramine, grapefruit juice, alcohol, dairy products, vitamin K, protein, and potassium.

Nutrition, part 18: Food-Medication Interactions

Cathy Parkes

Key food-medication interactions. This includes the following foods and nutrients that may cause issues when taken with certain medications: tyramine, grapefruit juice, alcohol, dairy products, vitamin K, protein, and potassium.

Nutrition, part 17: Parenteral Nutrition

Nutrition, part 17: Parenteral Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Parenteral nutrition, with a focus on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What parenteral nutrition is, indications for parenteral nutrition, and nursing care of TPN.

Nutrition, part 17: Parenteral Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Parenteral nutrition, with a focus on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What parenteral nutrition is, indications for parenteral nutrition, and nursing care of TPN.

Nutrition, part 16: Enteral Nutrition

Nutrition, part 16: Enteral Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Enteral nutrition. Indications for enteral feeding, feeding tubes used for short-term and long-term use, continuous vs. Intermittent feeding, and key points regarding nursing care of a patient with a feeding...

Nutrition, part 16: Enteral Nutrition

Cathy Parkes

Enteral nutrition. Indications for enteral feeding, feeding tubes used for short-term and long-term use, continuous vs. Intermittent feeding, and key points regarding nursing care of a patient with a feeding...

Nutrition, part 15: Nutritional Assessment & Oral Diets

Nutrition, part 15: Nutritional Assessment & Oral Diets

Cathy Parkes

The key components of a nursing nutritional assessment. The different types of oral diets, including: NPO, clear liquid, full liquid, pureed, soft, dysphagia, and a regular diet.

Nutrition, part 15: Nutritional Assessment & Oral Diets

Cathy Parkes

The key components of a nursing nutritional assessment. The different types of oral diets, including: NPO, clear liquid, full liquid, pureed, soft, dysphagia, and a regular diet.