Question: How can the doctoral-prepared nurse apply this information in practice?

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DNP prepared nurse can support with research and Evidence based practice implementation activities in the following:

  • Using a validated nutrition screening tool to identify the nutrition status of individuals at risk of or with PIs.
  • Referring individuals at risk of or with PIs to an RDN or other qualified professional for a nutrition assessment and collaborate with the interprofessional team and patient to determine a patient-centered nutrition plan.

References:

Munoz, Nancy DNC, MHA, RDN, FAND; Posthauer, Mary Ellen RDN, LD, FAND; Cereda, Emanuele MD, PhD; Schols, Jos M. G. A. MD, PhD; Haesler, Emily PhD, BN, P Grad Dip Adv Nurs The Role of Nutrition for Pressure Injury Prevention and Healing: The 2019 International Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations, Advances in Skin & Wound Care: March 2020 – Volume 33 – Issue 3 – p 123-136 doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000653144.90739.ad

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