Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam for Adults: An Illustrated Handbook, Second Edition

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 illustrations Information on examining and evaluating patients with obesity Tips for conducting telehealth appointments Suggestions 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. A Practical And Easy-to-use Reference To Assist Clinicians In Discerning The Presence And Degree Of Malnutrition And Is An Excellent Education Tool For Students And Junior Faculty. The Book Provides Techniques And Tips For Thorough Nutrition Focused Examination, Easy-to-read Tables For Markers Of Inflammation And Fluid Status, Side-by-side Color Figures Depicting Possible Deficiency And Stages Of Deficiency, And The Lay-flat Spiral Bound Book Allows For Easy Access And Referral At Bedside. Contents 6 Preface 8 Chapter 1 9 Chapter 2 11 Chapter 3 20 Chapter 4 26 Chapter 5 38 Chapter 6 51 Chapter 7 55 Appendix 1 68 Appendix 2 71 References 77