Understanding Nutrition and Hydration

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UNUTH

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recognize at least two factors that may cause impaired hydration and nutrition.
Identify two signs or symptoms of impaired hydration and nutrition.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration

Meet Elliot

Why are Nutrition and Hydration Important?

Factors that Affect Nutrition and Hydration

Physical Changes

Cognitive Changes

Emotional and Psychological Disorders

Chronic Illness

Medications

Procedures

Sociological Issues

How do These Factors Affect Elliot?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Helping with Nutrition and Hydration

Interviewing the Individual and Family

Signs and Symptoms of an Imbalance

Signs of Nutrition and Hydration Imbalance in Elliot

Collecting Information

Observe for Warning Signs

Intervening

Helping Elliot

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Writer: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.