Patient Malnutrition

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Patient Malnutrition
Patient malnutrition is a very real and serious matter; it can lead to a worsening of
the patient’s condition, a longer hospital stay, or even be as serious as to
contribute to patient death. There are a variety of diseases, conditions, or
situations in which patient malnutrition may occur; the malnutrition may develop
while in the hospital, but it can also develop outside of the hospital as well.
Choose a disease, condition, or situation in which a patient is likely to develop
malnutrition and describe the characteristics or details of it. Note how malnutrition
might develop in a patient (this could be a result of treatments, financial issues,
drug interactions, etc.) and possible consequences of the malnutrition. In addition,
discuss how malnutrition may be prevented, managed, or reversed in the patient.
Are there specific tests that can be done to determine the nutritional status of
your patient?