How to undertake a nutritional assessment in adults
This practical module will help you to plan and carry out a nutritional assessment in adults in a variety of healthcare environments, including acute, community and care home settings. Assessment should begin on first contact with the person. It is an ongoing process that can take place over several hours or days. Learning aims and intended outcomes After completing this module, you should be able to: Understand the equipment and preparation needed to carry out an adult nutritional assessment. Identify the variety of skills needed to inform an adult nutritional assessment. Describe the procedure for carrying out an adult nutritional assessment. Understand who is most at risk of developing malnutrition. Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
Resource last reviewed
25 Sept 2024
