What are the Best Practices for Maintaining Hydration?
To ensure optimal hydration, nurses should encourage regular fluid intake and monitor patients' consumption. Offering fluids at regular intervals and providing a variety of options, like water, juice, and electrolyte solutions, can help. Educating patients and families about the importance of hydration and recognizing early signs of dehydration is also crucial. In some cases, intravenous fluids may be necessary to maintain hydration levels.
