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1SupremeCare West, Inc., Evansville, IN, USA.
Purpose:
To provide the physician and registered professional nurse with an understanding of how nutrition impacts wound healing.
Target Audience:
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning more about the role nutrition plays in wound healing and how to supplement a patient's diet according to individual needs.
Objectives:
After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to: 1. Determine a patient's daily caloric requirements.2. Identify signs of dehydration and malnutrition. 3. Understand the role specific vitamins and minerals play in the wound healing process.
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