How Can Nurses Improve the Effectiveness of Nutritional Screening?
Nurses can enhance the effectiveness of nutritional screening by:
- Education and Training: Staying informed about the latest guidelines and tools for nutritional screening. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with dietitians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. - Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about the importance of adequate nutrition and how to achieve it. - Advocacy: Advocating for policies and practices that support effective nutritional screening and intervention in healthcare settings.
