Nurses can promote nutritional adequacy by: - Educating Patients: Providing information on balanced diets and healthy eating habits. - Monitoring Intake: Keeping track of patients' food and fluid intake to ensure they meet their nutritional needs. - Collaborating with Dietitians: Working with nutrition experts to develop individualized meal plans. - Encouraging Hydration: Ensuring patients consume adequate fluids for optimal body function. - Addressing Barriers: Identifying and mitigating factors that hinder proper nutrition, such as financial constraints or lack of access to healthy foods.
