Identifying geriatric malnutrition in nursing practice: The mini nutritional assessment (MNA®)-An evidence-based screening tool

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 38, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 18-27

  Skates, Janet J ^a   Anthony, Patricia S ^b  

^a Nutrition Consulting Services   (United States)

^b Global Head of Medical Affairs   (Switzerland)

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EID: 84858022120     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20120207-02     Document Type: Article

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