Do you think this patient is malnourished? If so, what criteria can be used to support a diagnosis of malnutrition? Using the guidelines proposed by ASPEN and AND, what type of malnutrition can be suggested as the diagnosis for this patient?
What will be an ideal response?
Using the ASPEN and AND proposed criteria, Mrs. Rodriquez appears to have severe malnutrition associated with acute disease. Criteria that support this diagnosis are weight loss >20% (24% loss in 11 months), oral intake <50% of estimated needs.
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