nutritional requirements

How Can Nurses Manage Nutritional Challenges?

Nutritional challenges can arise due to appetite loss, swallowing difficulties, or specific disease conditions. Nurses can manage these by:
- Collaborating with a dietitian to develop individualized meal plans.
- Encouraging small, frequent meals and nutrient-dense snacks.
- Using nutritional supplements when necessary.
- Implementing enteral or parenteral nutrition for patients who cannot consume food orally.

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