Nutrition and Hydration

Table of Contents

Hydration – Clinical Protocol
Nutrition – Unplanned Weight Loss – Clinical Protocol
Enteral Nutrition
NPO Orders
Nutritional Assessment
Resident Hydration and Prevention of Dehydration
Therapeutic Diets
Weight Assessment and Interventions
Administration of Fluids and Electrolytes
Encouraging and Restricting Fluids
Intake Measuring
Nutrition and Hydration to Maintain Skin Integrity
Output Measuring
Parenteral Nutrition
Serving Drinking Water

Appendix A
Resident Assessment Protocol: Nutritional Status
Resident Assessment Protocol: Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance
Nutrition and Hydration Care