Nutrition
  • Complete MUST score as per guidelines
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  • If unable to weigh patient complete Mid Upper Arm
  • Circumference (MUAC)
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  • Offer patients with a pressure ulcer a nutritional
  • assessment by a dietitian
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  • Offer nutritional supplements to patients with a pressure
  • ulcer who have a nutritional deficiency
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  • Ensure the patient is adequately hydrated
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    NICE, 2014