You would not count po fluids with this. It plainly states only parenteral or tube feedings. Since this was administered for only 3 days, you would calculate your fluids for the 3 day period, not over the 7 day period. The manual states in explanation for section K6 "to record the proportion of calories received, and the average fluid intake, through parenteral or tube feeding in the last seven days." it does not say to divide over 7 days, just over the last 7 days.
Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: Faith Palermo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: IV fluids I spoke with dietary and they said that you would just include the fluid into the po fluid intake as well and then divide all that over 7 days. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/03/03 02:06PM >>> When figuring IV fluids for section K 5A It asks for the average fluid in 7 days. What if the IV ran for 3 days would you divide the amount by 7 days or 3 days NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete this /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete this /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
