General Principles
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- Patients should be assessed for protein–energy malnutrition as well as specific nutrient deficiencies.
- A thorough history and physical examination combined with appropriate laboratory studies is the best approach to evaluate nutritional status.
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- Patients should be assessed for protein–energy malnutrition as well as specific nutrient deficiencies.
- A thorough history and physical examination combined with appropriate laboratory studies is the best approach to evaluate nutritional status.
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