Abstract
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.