The client received a nutritional screening and then a nutritional assessment. Which of the following findings would only be documented during a nutritional assessment?
1. Weight 152 pounds
2. Client is able to swallow without difficulty
3. Client has lost 4 pounds during last 2 weeks
4. Increased albumin level
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Rationale: Nutritional screenings are quick and efficient ways to determine if a client requires a full nutritional assessment. Nutritional screens include weight, weight history, and if the client can receive oral nutrition. Nutritional assessments include a nutrition history, physical assessment, and laboratory diagnostic tests. The client's current weight, recent weight loss, and ability to swallow without difficulty would be assessed during a nutritional screening. A nutritional assessment would include the client's albumin level, among other diagnostic tests used to assess nutritional status.
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