An Older Adult's Nutritional Status Is Screened by a Nurse

An older adult's nutritional status is screened by a nurse using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) . The older adult scores a score of "10" on the screening portion of the tool. The best action by the nurse is to:

A) refer the patient to a dietician.
B) complete the assessment portion of the tool.
C) conduct a 72-hour calorie count.
D) initiate nutritional supplements between meals.

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