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6 characteristics for malnutrition diagnosis
→ Insufficient energy intake, weight loss, loss of muscle mass, subcutaneous fat loss, fluid
accumulation, hand grip strength
Dx if inflammation is present
→ Mild or moderate- chronic disease related malnutrition; severe- acute disease or injury...
ASPEN Malnutrition Questions and
Correct Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
6 characteristics for malnutrition diagnosis
→ Insufficient energy intake, weight loss, loss of muscle mass, subcutaneous fat loss, fluid
accumulation, hand grip strength
Dx if inflammation is present
→ Mild or moderate- chronic disease related malnutrition; severe- acute disease or injury
related malnutrition
Dx is inflammation not present
→ Starvation related malnutrition
Pre albumin and albumin as markers of inflammation
→ Acute phase proteins- reflect inflammatory response rather than poor nutrition; do not
predict weight loss, calorie restriction or nitrogen balance; will not respond to feeding
interventions
Physical exam/clinical signs
→ Weight loss/ gain, fluid retention, loss of muscle or fat, macro/micronutrient
deficiencies
→ Inflammation: fever, hypothermia, systemic inflammation (tachycardia, hyperglycemia)
Anthropometric data
→ Unintended weight loss; measure weight on admission and monitor frequently
Lab data
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