2010•Journal of Renal NursingRequires access
Nutritional assessment of a renal patient
Helena Jackson
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Abstract
Malnutrition is a common and complex problem in renal patients. Assessment of nutritional status is the means to diagnose disorders involving undernutrition and overnutrition, should these occur, and to monitor the effect of any intervention. Nutritional assessment should be incorporated in the routine care of renal patients and contributions made by all members of the multidisciplinary team.