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Nutrition for Nurses

by Emerald Charity Bilbrew, Jody Vogelzang and Kelli Whittington

Published by OpenStax

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Nutrition for Nurses is structured to support the flexible integration of nutrition content across both system-based and nursing competency-based curricula. It can be used whether nutrition is taught as a standalone course or part of another nursing course. The table of contents for Nutrition for Nurses presents content in 20 chapters, organized into 9 thematic units. The text emphasizes evidence-based practice and holistic assessment to facilitate the integration of nutritional awareness for pre-licensure nursing students in the provision of client-centered care. Nutrition for Nurses helps students develop sound clinical judgment as well as a deep understanding of the impact of nutrition on body systems across the lifespan. Written and reviewed by highly experienced faculty, Nutrition for Nurses includes a detailed narrative, extensive features and learning resources, and ample student support. The presentation utilizes concepts promoting the development of clinical judgment by building upon the systematic model developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

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Adapted from Nutrition for Nurses by Emerald Charity Bilbrew, Jody Vogelzang, and Kelli Whittington, published by OpenStax (Rice University) under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Access the original for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/nutrition. Changes: converted to CuraCourse lessons, with interactive practice added.

Table of contents

113 pages in 22 modules. Sign up to read and adopt them.

  1. Preface1 page
    1. Preface
  2. 1Introduction to Nutrition for Nurses7 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 1.1What Is Nutrition?
    3. 1.2Interdisciplinary Teams and Nutrition in Nursing Practice
    4. 1.3Nutrition and Population Health
    5. 1.4Vulnerable Populations
    6. 1.5Evidence-Based Practice and Nutrition
    7. Practice
  3. 2A Holistic View of Macronutrients6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 2.1Carbohydrates
    3. 2.2Fats
    4. 2.3Protein
    5. 2.4Hydration
    6. Practice
  4. 3A Holistic View of Micronutrients5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 3.1Vitamins
    3. 3.2Minerals
    4. 3.3Supplements
    5. Practice
  5. 4The Digestive Process6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 4.1Digestion
    3. 4.2Physical Assessment of Digestive Organs
    4. 4.3The Function of Digestive Organs
    5. 4.4The Nurse’s Role in the Promotion of Gut Health
    6. Practice
  6. 5Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Neurological Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 5.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Neurologic System
    3. 5.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
    4. 5.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
    5. 5.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Neurologic Wellness
    6. Practice
  7. 6Special Nutritional Considerations for Neurological Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 6.1The Impact of Nutrition on Neurological Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 6.2Nutrition and Chronic Neurological Illnesses
    4. 6.3Neurologic Condition Treatments, Medications, and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  8. 7Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Endocrine Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 7.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Endocrine System
    3. 7.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
    4. 7.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
    5. 7.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Endocrine Wellness
    6. Practice
  9. 8Special Nutritional Considerations for Endocrine Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 8.1The Impact of Nutrition on Endocrine Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 8.2Nutrition and Chronic Endocrine Illnesses
    4. 8.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  10. 9Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Hematologic Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 9.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Hematological System
    3. 9.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
    4. 9.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
    5. 9.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Hematological Wellness
    6. Practice
  11. 10Special Nutritional Considerations for Hematologic Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 10.1The Impact of Nutrition on Hematologic Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 10.2Nutrition and Chronic Hematologic Illness
    4. 10.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  12. 11Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Cardiovascular Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 11.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Cardiovascular System
    3. 11.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
    4. 11.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
    5. 11.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Cardiovascular Wellness
    6. Practice
  13. 12Special Nutritional Considerations for Cardiovascular Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 12.1The Impact of Nutrition on Cardiovascular Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 12.2Nutrition and Long-Term Cardiovascular Illnesses
    4. 12.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  14. 13Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Pulmonary Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 13.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Pulmonary System
    3. 13.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
    4. 13.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
    5. 13.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Pulmonary Wellness
    6. Practice
  15. 14Special Nutritional Considerations for Pulmonary Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 14.1The Impact of Nutrition on Pulmonary Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 14.2Nutrition and Chronic Pulmonary Illnesses
    4. 14.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  16. 15Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Renal Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 15.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Renal System
    3. 15.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
    4. 15.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
    5. 15.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Renal Wellness
    6. Practice
  17. 16Special Nutritional Considerations for Renal Health4 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 16.1The Impact of Nutrition on Renal Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 16.2Nutrition and Chronic Renal Illness
    4. Practice
  18. 17Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Gastrointestinal Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 17.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Gastrointestinal System
    3. 17.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
    4. 17.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
    5. 17.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Gastrointestinal Wellness
    6. Practice
  19. 18Special Nutritional Considerations for Gastrointestinal Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 18.1The Impact of Nutrition on Gastrointestinal Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 18.2Nutrition and Chronic Gastrointestinal Illnesses
    4. 18.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  20. 19Applying Clinical Judgment to Promote Nutrition for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness6 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 19.1Assess and Analyze the Impact of Nutrition on the Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
    3. 19.2Plan Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
    4. 19.3Implement Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
    5. 19.4Evaluate Nutritional Strategies to Impact Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness
    6. Practice
  21. 20Special Nutritional Considerations for Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Health5 pages
    1. Introduction
    2. 20.1The Impact of Nutrition on Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Wellness Across the Lifespan
    3. 20.2Nutrition and Chronic Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Illness
    4. 20.3Treatments and Nutrition
    5. Practice
  22. Appendices1 page
    1. AApps Frequently Used to Support Nutrition Wellness