Required Project Components
- Patient Profile & Nutritional Assessment
• Age, gender, cultural considerations• Primary diagnosis and relevant medical history• Height, weight, BMI (if applicable)• Dietary habits and lifestyle factors• Nutrition-related risk factors
- Nutrition-Related Pathophysiology
• How the disease affects nutritional needs• Metabolic considerations• Potential nutrition-related complications
- Nutrition Diagnosis & Priorities
• Identification of at least two nutrition-related problems• Prioritization with rationale• Connection to patient assessment data
- Nutrition Care Plan
For each identified nutrition problem:
• SMART nutrition goals• Specific dietary interventions• Collaboration with healthcare team• Monitoring and evaluation criteria
- Patient Nutrition Education Materials
• Written patient-friendly education tool (handout, brochure, or infographic)• Cultural and literacy-appropriate• Clear dietary recommendations• Sample meal plan or food substitutions
- Safety, Ethics & Nursing Role
• Food-drug interactions• Special dietary precautions• Ethical considerations in nutrition counseling• Nursing scope of practice
- Evidence-Based Practice
• Minimum 3 credible scholarly sources• APA format (7th edition)• Evidence linked to recommendations
Submission Requirements
• 5–8 pages (excluding references)• APA format• Professional nursing language• Patient education material included as appendix Patient Case Requirements
Students must select ONE patient (realistic or simulated)
• Cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart failure, CAD