This book explores the role of nutrition in the care of medical-surgical patients. The book provides strategies for assessing patients’ nutritional needs and managing conditions such as malnutrition, dysphagia, and post-surgical nutrition. It covers enteral and parenteral feeding, as well as special diets for patients with chronic illnesses or recovering from surgery. The text emphasizes the importance of collaborative care with dietitians and other healthcare professionals. This book is essential for nurses who want to improve patient outcomes through nutritional interventions in medical-surgical settings.
Charlotte Mathis specializes in nutritional support in medical-surgical nursing, focusing on managing patients’ nutritional needs before, during, and after surgery. Her research includes the role of nutrition in wound healing, immune function, and recovery. Charlotte advocates for individualized nutritional care to optimize surgical outcomes. She trains nurses to incorporate nutritional assessments and interventions into patient care plans.