Mental Health Disorders - Dementia

Nutrition Care Process

Last Updated: 2023-11-21 Target Group: Seniors

Sample PES or PESS/PASS statements (problem, etiology/aetiology, signs and symptoms) using some NCP terminology

These statements are provided as examples only and will not apply to all individuals:

Inadequate energy intake related to lack of access to food (forgetting to eat) as evidenced by failure to gain or maintain appropriate weight.
Swallowing difficulty related to motor causes from neurological disorder, as evidenced by coughing, choking and avoidance of foods.
Impaired ability to prepare