Recent developments in our understanding of how nutritional issues affect pulmonary patients have led to changes in the way we provide nutrition for many patients. The complex linkages between calorie intake, fat intake, carbon dioxide production, and fluid volume make it essential to understand how different feeding support options will affect a given patient. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an understanding of how nutritional considerations affect pulmonary patients, and to identify recent changes in pulmonary nutrition strategies. | 
