NUTR 106: Nutrition In Healthcare II

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Class Program

Nutrition

Nursing

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089292

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science

Description

Exploration of the relationship between nutrition, health, and well-being, with a focus on the healthcare team member's role in assisting clients to maintain optimal health across the lifespan. Nutritional strategies to support clients experiencing acute/chronic illness will be discussed. Taught in an integrated format with NURS 102.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment with the following: NURS 102, NURS 152, NUTR 106, PHARM 102

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify risk factors and lifestyle practices that may affect the reproductive system, or the perinatal client, newborn and pediatric client.

Identify risk factors and lifestyle practices that may affect the renal, cardiopulmonary, and endocrine systems.

Identify client safety concerns as they relate to medication interactions and nutrition.

Describe the nutritional needs of clients with chronic problems of the renal, cardiopulmonary, and endocrine systems.

Describe the nutritional needs of the perinatal, newborn, and pediatric client.

Core Topics

Antepartum healthcare: nutrition and weight gain
Newborn healthcare: newborn feeding
Nutritional requirements; obesity and malnutrition
Nutrition and lifestyle changes that encourage cardiopulmonary wellness or disease control
Role of healthcare provider with special diets and nutritional support of:
- Cardiac disease, hypertension, and heart failure
- Cardiopulmonary disease
- Diabetes
- Thyroid problems
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Cultural, ethnic and religious influences
- Fluid and electrolytes