Nutrition Videos
Browse videos in the Nutrition category.
Diverticulitis: NCLEX Review
A comprehensive review of diverticulitis for NCLEX prep. Covers the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis, key risk factors, assessment priorities including the peritonitis triad, contraindicated procedures during acute flares, the acute management plan (NPO, IV fluids, antibiotics, pain management), dietary guidance for both flare-ups and long-term prevention, and essential discharge teaching points. Includes four NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales covering diet selection, patient safety, patient education, and priority reporting.
Electrolyte Management & NCLEX Mastery: Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium & Phosphate
Comprehensive electrolyte review covering critical nursing interventions and NCLEX strategies. Learn the priority management of hyperkalemia (stabilize, shift, shed), essential potassium safety rules, sodium's effects on neurological function, and the calcium-phosphate relationship in kidney disease. Includes ECG interpretation for electrolyte imbalances, SIADH vs DI comparison, and evidence-based practice scenarios. Essential for NCLEX success and clinical competence.
Fluids & Electrolytes: 3-Step NCLEX Framework
Learn a reliable 3-step system for tackling any fluids and electrolytes question on the NCLEX. This comprehensive review covers fluid assessment, critical electrolyte analysis (sodium and potassium), ABG interpretation using the ROAM mnemonic, and priority nursing actions. Includes the FRIED SALT and MURDER mnemonics, plus essential safety points about IV potassium administration and cardiac monitoring. Master the homeostasis seesaw concept and understand when to use isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions.
Clinical Math, Electrolytes & Therapeutic Diets
Comprehensive breakdown of challenging NCLEX content including dosage calculations (formula method vs dimensional analysis), therapeutic diet requirements, electrolyte imbalances with clinical mnemonics, and dehydration risk assessment. Features practical memory tricks, ECG interpretation for hyperkalemia, and curated study resources. Ideal for students struggling with clinical math and physiology concepts. Topics Covered: IV calculations, renal/cardiac/gluten-free diets, dysphagia management, MUST screening tool, potassium/calcium/magnesium/sodium imbalances, and recommended practice resources.
Therapeutic Diets for NCLEX: Renal, Diabetic, and Dysphagia Management
Comprehensive review of the three most frequently tested therapeutic diets on the NCLEX exam. Covers renal diet restrictions (protein, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, fluids), diabetic diet management using low glycemic index principles and carbohydrate counting, and dysphagia diet modifications for aspiration prevention. Includes case-based scenarios, NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales, and the 2-pillar framework for understanding all therapeutic diets (nutrient restriction vs. texture modification). Essential content for nursing students preparing for NCLEX-RN examination.