What Information is Collected During Nutritional Screening?
During nutritional screening, nurses collect various types of information to assess a patient's nutritional status. This includes:
- Anthropometric Measurements: Such as height, weight, and BMI. - Dietary Intake: Information about the patient's typical food and fluid intake, dietary restrictions, and eating patterns. - Medical History: Including any chronic illnesses, recent surgeries, or conditions that may impact nutritional status. - Physical Examination: Observations of physical signs of malnutrition, such as muscle wasting, edema, and skin integrity.
