1. High risk disease (Yes = 2 points)
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2. Nutritional intake and losses (Yes = 1 point)
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3. Weight loss or poor weight gain? (Yes = 1 point)
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Interpretation: Risk for malnutrition and need for intervention (per Hulst et al, 2010) | ||
4 to 5 points | High risk | Consult doctor and dietician for full diagnosis and individual nutritional advice and follow-up. Start prescribing sip feeds until further diagnosis. |
1 to 3 points | Medium risk | Consult doctor for full diagnosis; consider nutritional intervention with dietician. Check weight twice a week and evaluate the nutritional risk after one week. |
0 points | Low risk | No intervention necessary. Check weight regularly per hospital policy, and evaluate the nutritional risk after one week. |
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