MDS Alert

Care Planning:

Know The Triggers For The Nutritional Status RAP

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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