Pediatric: Enteral Nutrition for the Child/Adolescent
Enteral nutrition (EN) is a feeding strategy that utilizes the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver a portion or all of a child's nutrition. This course presents nursing considerations for caring for children and adolescents who are receiving EN in the post-acute care setting. It includes the indications and contraindications for providing EN and appropriate nursing interventions for administering EN. This course also delves into interventions necessary to help prevent complications of EN in children and adolescents.
Enteral nutrition (EN) is a feeding strategy that utilizes the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to deliver a portion or all of a child's nutrition. This course presents nursing considerations for caring for children and adolescents who are receiving EN in the post-acute care setting. It includes the indications and contraindications for providing EN and appropriate nursing interventions for administering EN. This course also delves into interventions necessary to help prevent complications of EN in children and adolescents.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Describe the indications and contraindications for enteral nutrition (EN) in children and adolescents.
Identify appropriate nursing interventions for administering EN.
Explain interventions necessary to help prevent complications of EN in children and adolescents.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Enteral Nutrition
Importance of Nutrition and Growth
Nutrition
Nutrition Therapy
Enteral Nutrition
Indications and Contraindications for EN
Review
Summary
Section 3: Administration of Enteral Nutrition
Routes of Administration
Post-Pyloric Route
Methods of Administration
Complications of Enteral Nutrition
Aspiration
Review
Summary
Section 4: Evidence-based Interventions
Intercultural Care
Family-Centered Care
Early and Ongoing Education
Preventing Complications
Appropriate Nursing Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Dietitians; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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