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Cancer and Nutrition- Nurses role
Presented by Dr. Sripriya GopalkrishnanViews
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Case Description
Nutrition plays a critical role in the management and recovery of cancer patients, as it directly impacts their strength, immunity, and treatment tolerance. Nurses serve as key healthcare providers in assessing nutritional status, educating patients and families about dietary needs, and...
Case Summary
- Nutrition is crucial in cancer care, influencing risk, impacting health during treatment, and supporting recovery. Nurses play a vital role in providing clinical, nutritional, and holistic support to patients. Malnutrition affects a large percentage of cancer patients, especially during treatment, negatively impacting treatment outcomes and survival rates.
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Dr. Sripriya Gopalkrishnan
Principal of Sadhu Vaswani College of Nursing, PuneDisclosures
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