December 12, 2021 Why Nutrition is Key Food insecurity is a household-level condition of uncertain or limited access to food

As medical-surgical nurses, we focus on our patients’ nutrition while they are in our patient care unit. We assess their nutritional status, track their intake, and consult nutrition support or a dietician as needed.

Although supporting nutrition in our hospitalized patients is critically important, it’s also important to consider the nutritional challenges they face before and after we care for them.

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