A comprehensive evaluation of a patient's nutritional status indicates a deficiency in both protein and calories, leading to an inadequate intake of essential nutrients.
Used to document the finding of protein-calorie malnutrition based on a thorough nutritional assessment, which may include anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, clinical examination, and dietary history.
"Nutritional assessment reveals protein-calorie malnutrition, evidenced by low serum albumin, weight loss, and decreased muscle mass."
This phrase is typically used in the assessment section of a medical note to summarize the findings related to a patient's nutritional status.
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