Malnutrition Screening in Patients with Obesity in the Hospital Setting
Course Description:
In this course, Laura Andromalos, MS, RD, RN, CSOWM, CDCES will discuss the concepts of weight stigma and the obesity paradox in critically ill patients; review the available screening and assessment methods suitable for critical care patients with obesity; and identify practical approaches for clinicians for early nutrition screening and assessment in the ICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on August 22, 2022.Course Objectives:
- CDR Level: 2
- Performance Indicators: 10.1.2, 10.2.7, 4.1.2
- Run Time: 46
Course Instructor Bio(s)
Laura Andromalos, MS, RD, RN, CSOWM, CDCES
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.
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