Nutrition and Hydration

The proper assessment and provision of nutrition and hydration to patients is a major part of any nursing or health professional's role. This guidegives 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.

ContentsIntroduction NutritionNutritional requirementsNutritional needsNutritional assessmentBody Mass IndexBMI measurementsWaist circumference Factors affecting ability to eatPhysical PathologicalOther Factors influencing nutrition in hospitalProblems with the foodProblems 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 HydrationHydration requirementsRegulation of body fluids Hormonal influencesAnti-duiretic hormoneReninAldosteroneKidneys Electrolytes Factors affecting hydration needsAge Gender and body sizeLifestyle Environmental temperature Pathology Diet ExerciseStressFluid imbalancesHypervolaemiaHypovolaemiaMethods of administration of fluidsOral IntravenousSubcutaneousAssociated problems with intravenous and subcutaneous infusions Recording fluid balanceAccurate measurement of fluid intakeAccurate measurement of fluid outputNegative and positive fluid balance References

Linda Field