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Examen physique nutritionnel
L’examen physique nutritionnel vise spécifiquement à évaluer la nutrition, et plus précisément à déterminer si la quantité de tissu adipeux et de tissu musculaire, les liquides et le taux de micronutriments d’un patient ont diminué à cause de l’inflammation, d’une maladie ou d’un apport nutritionnel insuffisant. Il est plus complet que le volet « examen physique » de l’ÉNGS qui prend uniquement en considération le tissu musculaire, les réserves de graisse et les liquides.
References: NFPE
- Green Corkins,K Nutrition‐Focused Physical Examination in Pediatric Patients Nutr Clin Pract. 2015 30(2): 203-209
- Green Corkins K, Teague EE. Pediatric Nutrition Assessment: Anthropometrics to Zinc. Nutr Clin Pract. 2017 Feb;32(1):40-51.
Resources: NFPE
Online Course sponsored by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute:
PUBLICATION DATE: 24 September 2020
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course, you will learn the rationale for completing a nutrition focused physical exam (NFPE) in pediatric patients; discuss the role of NFPE in identifying malnutrition; identify clinical signs of common nutrient deficiencies and toxicities; and assess hydration status.
Practitioner’s Guide to Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
This Practitioner’s Guide provides comprehensive and specific explanations of the head-to-toe physical exam individualized to different stages of development from full-term birth through adolescence.