Malnutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What can malnutrition lead to?
A
A weaker immune system.
Slowed healing.
Poorer brain and kidney function.
Conditions.
2
Q
What are some risk factors of malnutrition?
A
Long-term conditions.
Progressive conditions.
Substance use.
Social norms.
Physical difficulties.
3
Q
Describe the cycle of primary care.
A
Increased:
Dependency –> GP visits –> prescription costs –> referrals to hospital –> admissions to care homes.
4
Q
Describe the stages of secondary care.
A
Increased:
Complications –> length of hospital stay –> numbers of readmissions –> numbers of deaths.
5
Q
What is MUST?
A
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool.
A score that determines overall risk of malnutrition from BMI, weight loss and acute disease.
