4/2. IV Fluids would be treated the same way as a tube feeding. Resident is totally dependent for receiving the hydration. Now if the resident was taking anything PO then it would be a 3/2.
Ron -----Original Message----- From: Richardson, Christine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 1:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: IV FLUIDS Res is receiving IV fluids but is not eating or receiving nutrition via other method. does not eat is npo Per the RAI manual it has TPN and tube feeding for examples but it also has eating and drinking under this category. Would you code this 4/2 which is what I started with and then give it a second thought or code 8/8? Thanks in advance Christine Richardson LPN/CRNAC Nursing Assessment Coordinator NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure. It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available). In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611. /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
