Has a feeding tube which could lead to a fluid volume deficit related to inadequate fluid intake.

Description
A patient with a ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
24
Code
00024
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161
References
Hong, S. W., Chung, W. Y., & Suh, S. R. (2017). The effects of a fluid intake care program in patients with nasogastric tube feeding. Journal of Korean academy of nursing. 47(2), 226-237.
Hamilton, C., & Murch, L. (2018). The impact of rehydration on nutrition status in tube-fed adults admitted to hospital: An observational study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74(9), 2138-2146.

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Description: Client achieves consistent ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id
31
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Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/13/2026
Outcome References
Fields, J., Graham, J., & Davis, J. (2018). The role of nurses in preventing dehydration in patients. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(15-16), 3171-3177. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14395
Mentes, J. C., & Wang, J. (2017). The role of hydration in the health of the elderly. Clinical Nutrition, 36(2), 297-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2016.06.020

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3738
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3739
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3740
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3741
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3742
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Description: The nurse collaborates ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: The feeding plan ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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3743
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Record Id
3744
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Description: In hydration therapy, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Too much fluid ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
3745
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3746
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