Notification type INDEX_DEHYDRATION

Type: INDEX_DEHYDRATION

Description: Signs of dehydration

More info: The client shows signs of dehydration and the cause must be clarified.

  1. Check for signs of acute dehydration

Is the pulse or blood pressure higher than before or is the client confused?

  1. Check for signs of infection

Does the client have fever, cough, diarrhea, vomiting or unusual fatigue?

  1. Medication

Does the client use diuretics or other medication that can affect fluid balance? If needed, contact a physician and order the necessary laboratory tests.

  1. Physical and cognitive barriers

Make drinks available and ensure the client remembers to drink.

Alarm display format. Fields between {} are replaced with alarms data values: Signs of dehydration

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