Hydration Management.

Hydration Management.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2020 Feb 01;46(2):19-30
Authors: Mentes JC, Gaspar PM
Abstract
Optimal hydration is essential to health, yet many common health problems of older adults are exacerbated by suboptimal hydration, including falls, adverse medication events, and urinary tract infections to name a few. Understanding dehydration in older adults is difficult, and causes for inadequate intake are multifocal. The current article provides important care guidelines on assessing risk and providing essential interventions to prevent dehydration. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 46(2), 19-30.].
PMID: 31978236 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Gerontological Nursing - January 25, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Mentes JC, Gaspar PM Tags: J Gerontol Nurs Source Type: research