MDS Alert
Care Planning:
Know The Triggers For The Nutritional Status RAP
Published on Mon Oct 27, 2008
A malnutrition problem is suggested if one or more of the following is observed:
• Weight Loss
[K3a = 1]
• Taste Alterations
[K4a = checked]
• Leaves 25% or More Food Uneaten at Most Meals
[K4c = checked]
• Parenteral/IV Feeding(a)
[K5a = checked]
• Mechanically Altered Diet
[K5c = checked]
• Syringe (Oral Feeding)
[K5d = checked]
• Therapeutic Diet
[K5e = checked]
• Pressure Ulcer(b)
[M2a = 2, 3, or 4]
(a)Note: These items also trigger on the Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance RAP.
(b)Note: These items also trigger on the Pressure Ulcer RAP.
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