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Jan 17, 2001 06:54 PM

Preventing dehydration


My facility is working on piloting a new dehydration prevention policy. Part of the policy includes conservative IV hydration in residents with infections, etc. - I am concerned about risks of CHF, etc., and have been looking for some research that might have some good ideas that will help with this policy. Does anyone have experience with this that might have some advice or know somewhere I can go to get more information?

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K. Warner, RN

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from susanmary
Old Jan 17, 2001, 09:28 PM

Kewlnurse1: Hi! Those writing the dehydration prevention policy should be specific regarding patients with history of CHF & heart disease, pulmonary compromise, and renal problems. There should be protocals regarding I/O's, checking electrolytes (BUN/Creatinine) and even ausculatating lung sounds -- watch those crackles! Residents should meet specific criteria -- don't just hydrate because they have an infection. Good luck!
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from horizonj
Old Jan 25, 2001, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by susanmary:
Kewlnurse1: Hi! Those writing the dehydration prevention policy should be specific regarding patients with history of CHF & heart disease, pulmonary compromise, and renal problems. There should be protocals regarding I/O's, checking electrolytes (BUN/Creatinine) and even ausculatating lung sounds -- watch those crackles! Residents should meet specific criteria -- don't just hydrate because they have an infection. Good luck!


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jean sheffer
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from horizonj
Old Jan 25, 2001, 02:47 PM

Hello- I am fairly new to geriatric nursing and wondered what criteria/protocols are used for putting a resident on or taking them off I/O's.
TIA for your input.
jean

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