Proactive Steps for Resident Hydration and Nutrition

ABSTRACT:

This course will provide you with knowledge of the high-risk
clinical areas of hydration and nutrition for your residents. It will assist in your understanding of potential negative outcomes associated with aging and will provide you with actions for all levels of participants in a Nutrition and Hydration Program.

3 NAB Clock Hours

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss 4 causes of dehydration and 4 causes of malnutrition in elders.
• Describe 2 symptoms of dehydration and 2 symptoms of malnutrition.
• Identify ways to increase an elder’s intake of fluid and food.
• State the intent of F325 Nutrition and F327 Hydration.
• Explain how the Culture Change Principle of Empowerment and related Culture Change Values support steps to prevent dehydration and malnutrition.