Assessment.

Required Project Components

1. 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

2. Nutrition-Related Pathophysiology

• How the disease affects nutritional needs• Metabolic considerations• Potential nutrition-related complications

3. Nutrition Diagnosis & Priorities

• Identification of at least two nutrition-related problems• Prioritization with rationale• Connection to patient assessment data

4. Nutrition Care Plan

For each identified nutrition problem:

• SMART nutrition goals• Specific dietary interventions• Collaboration with healthcare team• Monitoring and evaluation criteria

5. 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

6. Safety, Ethics & Nursing Role

• Food-drug interactions• Special dietary precautions• Ethical considerations in nutrition counseling• Nursing scope of practice

7. 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