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The Subjective Global Assessment Rating Form is an essential tool for assessing nutritional status in patients. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of how to properly fill out the form online, ensuring accurate and effective evaluations.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the assessment form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the patient’s name, ID number, and the date at the top of the form.
3. Fill out the 'Weight' section: Record the baseline weight from six months ago in the 'Baseline Weight' field and the current weight in the 'Current Weight' field. Calculate the actual weight loss over the past six months and document it in the designated field, along with the percentage of weight loss. Indicate any change in weight over the past two weeks by selecting the appropriate option.
4. Move to the 'Dietary Intake' section: Indicate whether there has been no change in dietary intake, and specify if it was adequate or inadequate. If there has been a change, describe it in detail, including suboptimal intake of protein and calories, and any relevant dietary strategies.
5. Complete the 'Gastrointestinal Symptoms' section: List the symptoms experienced, recording the frequency and duration of each. Mark any symptoms such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and check the corresponding options.
6. Proceed to 'Functional Capacity': Describe any changes in functionality. Document difficulties encountered with ambulation or daily activities, and indicate the level of activity or improvement in function.
7. In the 'Diagnosis/Co-Morbidities Related to Nutritional Needs' section, record the primary diagnosis and any comorbidities. Indicate whether the nutritional needs are normal, increased, or decreased, and assess any acute metabolic stress if applicable.
8. Fill out the 'Physical Exam' section: Check any relevant observations related to subcutaneous fat loss, muscle wasting, and edema. Indicate if these observations were noted in some areas or all areas as specified.
9. Finally, proceed to the 'Overall Rating' section: Choose the appropriate rating based on the overall assessments, with consideration to the severity of malnutrition as indicated.
10. Once completed, users can save changes, download, print, or share the filled form as needed.

Start filling out the SUBJECTIVE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT RATING FORM online today to ensure thorough patient evaluations.