Asked by Aslihan Gozkaman on May 19, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to assess the nutritional status of an 80-year-old patient in a long-term care agency.What screening tool would best suit this purpose?
A) The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
B) Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
C) Anthropometric measurements
D) A daily nutrition intake log
Mini Nutritional Assessment
A comprehensive tool used for evaluating the nutritional status of primarily older adults to identify malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition.
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
A standardized tool used in healthcare settings to identify individuals at risk of malnutrition and to initiate appropriate nutritional interventions.
Anthropometric Measurements
Physical measurements of the human body used for the assessment of nutritional status, health, and growth.
- Utilize appropriate tools and methods for assessing nutritional status in various populations.
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Learning Objectives
- Utilize appropriate tools and methods for assessing nutritional status in various populations.
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