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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.