Produced in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic, this updated handbook assists clinicians with nutrition assessment and determining the presence and degree of malnutrition in their adult patients. Contributors discuss the components of the nutrition-focused physical exam and present pictorial representations of various stages of muscle and fat depletion, vitamin and mineral losses, and fluid balance. They also provide useful tips and techniques for daily practice along with tables and charts containing side-by-side color illustrations.
New to the Second Edition:
New and enhanced photos and illustrationsInformation on examining and evaluating patients with obesityTips for conducting telehealth appointmentsSuggestions for electronic medical record documentation
The lay-flat spiral binding allows for easy referral, and the small size of the book makes it convenient for clinicians to carry in their lab coat pocket.Book InformationISBN 9781889622507
Author Cindy HamiltonPage Count 78
Imprint ASPEN | American Society for Parenteral and Enteral NutritionPublisher ASPEN | American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Weight(grams) 113g