title: Assessing nutrition in elderly patients.
abstract: The nutritional status of elderly patients can have a significant bearing on their well-being. This article details how nurses can accurately assess the nutritional status and diet of elderly patients and plan appropriate care.
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authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Herbert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic