Nutritional screening is used in some settings to identify - at-risk or malnourished patients

nutrition screenings are required for all patients within - 24 hours of admission

In other healthcare settings, such as outpatient or community-based clinics, the clinician determines

whether or not - nutritional screening is warranted

Unintended weight loss alone is an important indicator of - nutritional status

Recent weight loss of more than __% in 30 days or __% in 180 days requires a complete assessment. - -

5%

-10%

Nutritional assessment is an in-depth analysis of nutritional status that focuses on _________ to

________ risk patients with suspected or confirmed _________ _______ malnutrition - - moderate

- high

- protein- energy malnutrition

In general, though, a complete nutritional assessment focuses on five major areas: -

- anthropometry (measurements such as weight/height and waist circumference)

- BMI and IBW calculations

- laboratory tests

- dietary and health history

- clinical observation

- patients' expectations.

Nutritional Screening tools