For the first time, the nurse is seeing a patient who has no history of nutrition-related problems. Which activity should the initial nutritional screening include?

A) Anthropometric measures
B) Calorie count of nutrients
C) Complete physical examination
D) Measurement of weight and weight history

Parameters used for nutrition screening typically include weight and height history, conditions associated with increased nutritional risk, diet information, and routine laboratory data. The other responses reflect a more in-depth assessment rather than a screening. Anthropometric measures, calorie count of nutrients, and a complete physical examination are all a part of a more in-depth nutritional assessment than an initial nutrition screening. Parameters used for nutrition screening typically include weight and weight history, conditions associated with increased nutritional risk, diet information, and routine laboratory data.