Nutrition and Hydration

by Linda Field

Overview

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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317906100
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/08/2016
Series:	Nursing and Health Survival Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	30
File size:	671 KB

About the Author

Linda Field

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Nutrition; Chapter 2 Body Mass Index (BMI); Chapter 3 Factors affecting ability to eat; Chapter 4 Factors influencing nutrition in hospital; Chapter 5 Consequences of malnutrition; Chapter 6 When should nutritional support be considered?; Chapter 7 Hydration; Chapter 8 Hormonal influences; Chapter 9 Electrolytes; Chapter 10 Factors affecting hydration needs; Chapter 11 Fluid imbalances; Chapter 12 Methods of administration of fluids; Chapter 13 Recording fluid balance