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How much do you know about nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis?

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How much do you know about nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis?

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Which of the following is true about nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis patients?

Malnutrition is not linked to poor prognosis in liver cirrhosis.

Common malnutrition screening tools for the general hospital population perform well in cirrhosis.

Common models for determining prognosis include nutritional screening. (correct)

Rescreening is not necessary for low-risk patients.

Which of the following statements is true regarding nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis patients?

Nutritional screening should only be performed for medium or high-risk liver cirrhosis patients.

Nutritional screening is only necessary for high-risk liver cirrhosis patients.

All liver cirrhosis patients should be prescreened for malnutrition risk at each contact. (correct)

Nutritional screening is not necessary for liver cirrhosis patients.

What is advised for nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis patients?

Using a specific screening tool validated for liver cirrhosis, such as RFH-NPT. (correct)

Completing nutritional assessment immediately for all patients.

Using common malnutrition screening tools for the general hospital population.

Performing detailed nutritional assessment and assessment of sarcopenia only for high-risk patients.

Which of the following is advised as a specific screening tool for malnutrition in liver cirrhosis patients?

A specific screening tool validated for liver cirrhosis, such as RFH-NPT Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated for obese patients with cirrhosis?

Nutritional and lifestyle intervention targeting obesity. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of nutritional intervention is indicated for obese patients with cirrhosis?

Nutritional and lifestyle intervention targeting obesity is indicated for obese patients with cirrhosis. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Malnutrition is common in liver cirrhosis and linked to poor prognosis.
Common models to determine prognosis in liver cirrhosis do not include nutritional screening.
All liver cirrhosis patients should be prescreened for malnutrition risk at each contact.
Nutritional assessment should be completed immediately for high-risk patients.
A specific screening tool validated for liver cirrhosis, such as RFH-NPT, is advised.
Common malnutrition screening tools for the general hospital population do not perform well in cirrhosis.
Detailed nutritional assessment and assessment of sarcopenia are required for medium or high-risk patients.
Nutritional and lifestyle intervention targeting obesity is indicated for obese patients with cirrhosis.
Nutritional assessment should be performed by a dietitian.
Rescreening should be performed every year for low-risk patients and every 1-6 months for others.

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Do you know the importance of nutritional screening in liver cirrhosis and its link to prognosis? This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic, including the common models used to determine prognosis, the importance of prescreening for malnutrition risk, and the necessary steps for nutritional assessment and intervention. You'll also learn about specific screening tools validated for cirrhosis and the role of a dietitian in the process. Test your knowledge now and see how well you understand the importance of nutrition in liver cir