The Nurse Practitioner′s Guide to Nutrition

The book begins by providing fundamental concepts in nutrition assessment during the nursing assessment, giving readers a solid framework from which to approach subsequent chapters. Section Two focuses on nutrition from a lifespan perspective, organizing information by the issues most pertinent to patients at different stages of life. Section Three presents nutrition counseling across clinical care settings ranging from, cardiology, endocrinology, oncology, and gastroenterology to caring for the obese patient.

Each chapter includes essential information distilled in quick-access tabular format and clinical scenarios that apply key concepts discussed to real-world examples. Ideal for advanced practice nurses in training and practice, The Nurse Practitioner's Guide to Nutrition is an essential tool for assessing, managing, and treating nutrition-related conditions, as well as promoting nutritional health for all patients.