Course Code: REL-ACU-0-NHAOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify older adult patients who are at risk for malnutrition.
Recall the components of a nutrition assessment.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of poor hydration in older adult patients.
Outline:
Section 1: Nutrition and Hydration Status of Older Adults
Why is This Important?
Risk Assessment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Assessment
Patient History
Food- and Nutrition-Related History
Biochemical Data
Anthropometrics
Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE)
Putting It All Together
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Hydration Assessment
Hydration Assessment
Fluid Imbalances
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.