Why would you divide by 7,when they only received it over 3? Would it not be over the 3 days that they received the parenteral or tube feedings? The manual just states over the last 7 days. It does not say to divide by 7.
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: Charlene Kleman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 2:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: IV fluids That's what I thought our dietician wanted me to make sure. Thanks Ron >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/03/03 02:25PM >>> In a message dated 11/3/2003 2:06:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 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 You still divide by 7. Ron /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
