A brief method for quickly identifying clients at risk for malnutrition so they can then receive a complete nutritional assessment is called an _____________

A brief method for quickly identifying clients at risk for malnutrition so they can then receive a complete nutritional assessment is called an _____________

Answer: nutrition screening

Which is not a likely cause for malnutrition?

Which is not a likely cause for malnutrition?

Answer: decreased nutrient requirements

How does malnutrition affect the patient?

How does malnutrition affect the patient?

Answer: increase the risk of pressure ulcers

If a client is asked to recount everything eaten in a typical day, assessor is using ____ to collect the data.

If a client is asked to recount everything eaten in a typical day, assessor is using ____ to collect the data.

Answer: 24 hour recall