When the nurse identifies an individual at risk for malnutrition with nutritional screening, what is the next step for the nurse to take?

a. Supply supplements between meals.
b. Encourage eating meals with others.
c. Have family bring in food from home.
d. Complete a full nutritional assessment.


Answer: d. Complete a full nutritional assessment.

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