Cancer - Nutritional Implications of Treatment

Nutrition Care Process (Toolkits)

Last Updated: 2023-04-26 Target Group: All Adults

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 fluid intake related to conditions causing excess fluid loss (excess intestinal secretion during chemotherapy), as evidenced by dehydration.
Inadequate oral intake related to decreased ability to consume sufficient energy and nutrients, as evidenced by nausea and vomiting for four