Full Description
The proper assessment and provision of nutrition and hydration to patients is a major part of any nursing or health professional's role. This guide gives you an easy-to-use reference to the main procedures and implications in developing a proper nutrition and hydration plan. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.
Contents
ContentsIntroduction Nutrition Nutritional requirements Nutritional needs Nutritional assessmentBody Mass Index BMI measurements Waist circumference Factors affecting ability to eatPhysical PathologicalOther Factors influencing nutrition in hospital Problems with the food Problems with the systems of supplying the food Consequences of malnutrition Feeding patientsOther methods of feeding When should nutritional support be considered? Complications of nutritional support Hydration Hydration requirements Regulation of body fluids Hormonal influences Anti-duiretic hormoneReninAldosteroneKidneys Electrolytes Factors affecting hydration needs Age Gender and body sizeLifestyle Environmental temperature Pathology Diet Exercise StressFluid imbalances HypervolaemiaHypovolaemiaMethods of administration of fluids Oral Intravenous SubcutaneousAssociated problems with intravenous and subcutaneous infusions Recording fluid balanceAccurate measurement of fluid intake Accurate measurement of fluid outputNegative and positive fluid balance References
