Dehydration and Malnutrition in the Nursing Home

Sallie Brown was a frail, 79-year-old lady admitted to Healthy Place Nursing Home after her husband of 60 years suddenly died. She was at risk for dehydration and malnutrition. At the time of admission, Mrs. Brown weighed 120 pounds and was fifty-nine inches in height. The medical diagnoses included depression, congestive heart failure, and dysphagia…

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