I would also be interested in hearing what others are doing in this situation. Many residents reach 1500 easily but the technically calculated one can be nearly impossible and the residents have no s/s dehydration and normal labs.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Russo Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 5:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Org Subject: Fluid Goals - a little off subject MDS manual benchmark for hydration is 1500 cc per day. What happens when dietician assesses the resident's estimated fluid needs at higher than 1500 cc. Should we keep them on I and O until they reach dietary's goal or should we be satisfied with the 1500 cc per day benchmark? Thanks in advance Jennifer Russo /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/ [This E-mail scanned for viruses] /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
