From Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN
2009 Edition! Focuses on medical conditions that are associated nutrition-related litigation including hydration management, failure to thrive, sarcopenia, dysphagia, vitamin deficiencies, anemia and dementia. Sample case studies using NCP including nutrition diagnosis, nutrition prescription and interventions. CD-ROM of case studies serves as skill-building tutorial. CE course can be used for age specific training for Nutrition Care Services professionals working in JCAHO accredited facilities.
Chapters are:
* Introduction
* Basic Principles of Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
* Fluid Gains & Losses
* Lab Assessment of Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
* Estimating Fluid Needs
* Disorders of Fluid Balance
* Sarcopenia & Failure to Thrive
* Dysphagia
* Vitamin Deficiencies
* Dementia
* Alzheimer's Disease
* Contemplating Changes
Course Hours: 12
Level III Learning Codes: 2090, 3000, 3020, 3040, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3100, 4170, 4180, 4190, 5000, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5090, 5100, 5130, 5210, 5230, 5280, 5300