The Nutrition Assessment module addresses nutrition requirements and risks as well as drug-nutrient interactions and how anatomy and physiology apply to nutritional assessment.
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A. Nutrition Status and Risk for Malnutrition
- Patient History (Clinical/Medical/Surgical/Socioeconomic)
- Physical Assessment
- Subjective Global Assessment
- Laboratory Assessment
B. Nutrient Requirements
- Energy
- Protein
- Fat
- Fluid
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Trace Elements
- Methods of Assessing Nutrition Requirements
- Effects of Specific Disease and Treatment on Nutritional Requirements
C. Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Nutritional Assessment
- Gastrointestinal Function
- Effect of Altered Physiology
D. Drug-Nutrient Interactions