Nutritional support in critical care aims to meet metabolic demands, preserve lean body mass, support immune function, and promote healing through enteral or parenteral nutrition. Early enteral nutrition (within 24-48 hours) is preferred to maintain gut integrity and reduce infection risk. Nurses monitor for tolerance (gastric residuals, diarrhea), manage feeding tube placement, and address complications (aspiration, refeeding syndrome). Parenteral nutrition is used when enteral is contraindicated. Documentation includes intake, tolerance, and nutritional goals. Collaboration with dietitians ensures appropriate formula selection. Nutrition impacts outcomes such as wound healing, ventilator weaning, and mortality. Nurses advocate for adequate nutrition as part of holistic critical care.

Break down complex topics into smaller, manageable chunks for easier recall.

Zambia

• Joseph Soko – 101 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies