Article C2622
Author(s): Annette M. Bourgault, PhD, RN, CNL, Jennifer Carroll Simmons, PhD, RN, CCRN, Jan Powers, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, EBP-C, Lillian Aguirre, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, Mary Lou Sole, PhD, RN, CCNS
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Expires Jan 28, 2029
Topics: Gastrointestinal, Patient Safety
Population: Adult, Geriatric
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Enteral feeding intolerance, a common gastrointestinal dysfunction in mechanically ventilated adults, is inconsistently defined and assessed, yet untreated cases contribute to underfeeding and poorer outcomes. This review article describes its definition, risk factors, assessment findings, treatment strategies, and nursing practices, emphasizing the need for evidence‑based recognition and intervention to optimize nutrition delivery in critically ill patients.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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