What should be done with the result of nutrition screening?

What should be done with the result of nutrition screening?

• A. Document the result
• B. Re-screen the patient
• C. Document the result and re-screen the patient
• D. Refer all patients for nutrition intervention

Answer: (C)

Screening is an ongoing part of nutrition care, not a one-time event. After screening, it’s essential to record the result in the patient’s chart so all team members know the current risk status, and to plan for re-screening at appropriate intervals or when the patient’s condition changes. This approach ensures continuous monitoring and timely escalation if the risk status evolves. If the screening indicates risk, a full nutrition assessment and appropriate intervention may be needed, but that doesn’t replace the need to document and re-screen. Referring everyone for nutrition intervention isn’t appropriate, since not all patients require intervention based on screening results.

Screening is an ongoing part of nutrition care, not a one-time event. After screening, it’s essential to record the result in the patient’s chart so all team members know the current risk status, and to plan for re-screening at appropriate intervals or when the patient’s condition changes. This approach ensures continuous monitoring and timely escalation if the risk status evolves. If the screening indicates risk, a full nutrition assessment and appropriate intervention may be needed, but that doesn’t replace the need to document and re-screen. Referring everyone for nutrition intervention isn’t appropriate, since not all patients require intervention based on screening results.