MUST- Adult Flashcards
1
Q
What is MUST?
A
A five step screening tool to identify adults who are malnourished, at risk of malnutrition, or obese
2
Q
What is step 1 of MUST?
A
Measure height and weight to get a BMI score using the chart provided
3
Q
What is step 2 of MUST?
A
Note percentage unplanned weight loss and score using tables provided
4
Q
What is step 3 of MUST?
A
Establish acute disease effect and score
5
Q
What is step 4 of MUST?
A
Add scores 1, 2, and 3 together to obtain overall risk of malnutrition
6
Q
What is step 5 of MUST?
A
Use management guidelines and/or local policy to develop care plan
