What Strategies Can Nurses Employ to Promote Hydration?
Nurses can implement various strategies to promote adequate hydration among patients. Encouraging regular fluid intake, providing fluids that patients prefer, and setting up hydration schedules are effective methods. For patients who have difficulty swallowing, offering thickened liquids or using alternative feeding methods such as enteral feeding may be necessary. Educating patients and their families about the importance of hydration can also foster better compliance.
