Scientific Papers
Promoting hydration in patients with dementia in healthcare settings.
This is the second article in a series of five on dementia. It aims to enhance nurses' understanding of dehydration in patients with dementia. Research shows that dehydration is present in up to one quarter [...]
The effect of tube feeding on the hydration of elderly patients.
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Dehydration syndromes. Oral rehydration and fluid replacement
Dehydration caused by diarrhea remains a major source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Dehydration is a common clinical presentation seen by most physicians. Clinical diagnosis depends on the recognition of signs and symptoms as well [...]
Use of a urine color chart to monitor hydration status in nursing home residents.
To determine whether urine color, as measured by a color chart, might be a valid indicator of hydration status in frail nursing home residents, this study tested the associations between urine color and urine specific [...]