The nurse reviews assigned clients and plans to have several complete a nutritional screening tool sometime during the shift. Why did the nurse decide to do this?

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Nutritional screening quickly identifies individuals who may be at risk for poor nutritional health. A nutritional screening tool is not used to evaluate memory. The organization may have a policy about completing a nutritional screening or assessment however this is not the primary reason for having this tool completed. Clients who are hospitalized most likely do not need "something to do."

The Nurse Reviews Assigned Clients and Plans to Have Several