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Nutritional screening and assessment
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|June 8, 2000
Abstract
Objectives:
To review the components of nutritional screening, screening measures and tools, and the nurses' role in nutritional assessment.
Data Sources:
Research studies, review articles, and book chapters.
Conclusions:
Timely and appropriate nutritional interventions require the adoption of routine initial nutritional screening, referral for comprehensive nutritional assessments as needed, and continued re-screening.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Oncology nurses should be prepared to contribute to a comprehensive nutritional assessment in their role as patient advocate and expert clinician.