Nurses can use DRIs in various aspects of patient care, including:
1. Nutritional Assessment: Nurses can evaluate a patientâs dietary intake against DRI values to identify potential nutrient deficiencies or excesses. 2. Developing Care Plans: Based on the assessment, nurses can create personalized care plans that include dietary recommendations to meet the patient's nutritional needs. 3. Patient Education: Nurses can educate patients about the importance of meeting DRIs for overall health and how to achieve balanced nutrition through food choices. 4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Nurses can monitor patients' progress and adjust care plans as necessary to ensure they are meeting their nutritional goals.
