Answer 2 for DNP 810 Identify a health issue that has been positively influenced by nutrition in your clinic
Malnutrition and PIs:
Malnutrition is a major health concern in community-dwelling older adults. Decreased intake of calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals is commonly seen in individuals with malnutrition, which is often associated with undernutrition. This results in unplanned and undesired weight loss, protein-calorie malnutrition, decreased BMI, reduced muscle mass, and dehydration, all of which are linked to Pressure Injury.
How does nutrition improve health?
Meeting the body’s nutrition requirements is essential to promote health and well-being. Although the point at which inadequate nutrient intake affects skin integrity has not been defined, insufficient nutrient intake and low body weight are both associated with impaired wound healing. Nutrition plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries (PIs) among critical and hospitalized patients.
Question: How can the doctoral-prepared nurse apply this information in practice?
DNP prepared nurse can support with research and Evidence based practice implementation activities in the following:
- Using a validated nutrition screening tool to identify the nutrition status of individuals at risk of or with PIs.
- Referring individuals at risk of or with PIs to an RDN or other qualified professional for a nutrition assessment and collaborate with the interprofessional team and patient to determine a patient-centered nutrition plan.
References:
Munoz, Nancy DNC, MHA, RDN, FAND; Posthauer, Mary Ellen RDN, LD, FAND; Cereda, Emanuele MD, PhD; Schols, Jos M. G. A. MD, PhD; Haesler, Emily PhD, BN, P Grad Dip Adv Nurs The Role of Nutrition for Pressure Injury Prevention and Healing: The 2019 International Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations, Advances in Skin & Wound Care: March 2020 – Volume 33 – Issue 3 – p 123-136 doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000653144.90739.ad
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