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HYDRATION

HYDRATION. In Nursing Home Setting. Importance. Human body is 75% WATER Water is vital to health. Benefits Of Good Hydration. Fewer Falls. Benefits Of Good Hydration. Lower Rates of Constipation. Benefits Of Good Hydration. Prevents Worsening Confusion. Benefits Of Good Hydration.

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HYDRATION

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  1. HYDRATION In Nursing Home Setting

  2. Importance • Human body is 75% WATER • Water is vital to health

  3. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Fewer Falls

  4. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Lower Rates of Constipation

  5. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Prevents Worsening Confusion

  6. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Decreased Risk of Infections

  7. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Faster Wound Healing

  8. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Fewer Urinary Tract Infections

  9. Benefits Of Good Hydration • Fewer Adverse Drug Reactions

  10. Plan For Good Hydration • Daily Hydration Goal • Offering Hydration • Assess Urine • Documentation

  11. Plan For Good Hydration • Daily Hydration Goal • 1500 mL per Day = 6 cups

  12. Plan For Good Hydration • Offer Hydration Daily: • Tea Time is Fellowship Time • Fluid Rounds • Four Servings per Day of Fluid of the Day

  13. Plan For Good Hydration • Assess Urine Color With Each Void • Post Chart in Each Bathroom

  14. Plan For Good Hydration • Documentation of Prevention • Dehydration Checklist

  15. Individualize Plan Of Care • Can Drink: • Drink Preferences offered throughout the day • Can’t Drink • Assist with a straw • Won’t Drink • Small Frequent Drinks throughout the day • End of Life • Mouth swabs and sips

  16. Creative Hydration • Popsicles • Soup • Watermelon • Smoothies • Applesauce: ½ cup = 4 ounces water • Jello: ½ cup = 3 ounces water • Grapefruit: ½ medium = 4 ounces water

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