Nutritional Support in Critical Illness: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course
Nutritional Support in Critical Illness: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 3 ANCC contact hours.
Release Date: May 03, 2021
Expiration Date: May 03, 2024
Learning Objectives:
By the completion of this course, the nurse should be able to:
• Discuss the vital role of nutrition in patients with critical illness and the components of a nutrition assessment
• Provide an overview of enteral nutrition (EN), indications, access routes, benefits, nursing care, and common complications
• Provide an overview of parenteral nutrition (PN), indications, access routes, benefits, nursing care, and common complications
• Discuss the most common complications associated with short-term and long-term use of EN and PN
• Understand ethical issues and considerations related to supporting critically ill patients nutritionally