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Fluids and Nutrition Training

Top Rated4.8(6 reviews)

This module is designed to provide learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to support the nutritional and hydration needs of individuals effectively. By understanding these key elements, learners will be better equipped to promote health and well-being in their care practices.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Appreciate the importance of adequate hydration and nutrition to health
  • Describe how to perform a comprehensive assessment of someone’s nutrition and hydration status, including how to measure and record someone’s weight,
  • Recognise the signs of poor hydration and nutrition
  • Describe how to support someone in eating and drinking
  • Recall food safety legislation and adhere to food hygiene standards
  • List the four main ways in which food can become contaminated
  • Describe how to monitor and record fluid input and output
  • Discuss the indications, use and management of intravenous fluids
  • Discuss the indications, use and management of subcutaneous fluids
  • Know how to refer to specialist members of the multi-disciplinary team for additional or specialist advice
  • Appreciate the importance of individual patient differences including cultural considerations and psychosocial aspects

Modules

Module 1

The Importance of Fluids and Nutrition

Module 2

Assessing Nutrition

Module 3

Assessing Hydration Status

Module 4

Supporting People with Nutrition and Hydration

Module 5

Food Safety Legislation

Module 6

Contamination

Module 7

Food Safety Precautions

Module 8

Monitoring and Managing Fluid Balance

Module 9

Intravenous Fluids

Module 10

Subcutaneous Fluids

Module 11

Multidisciplinary Team Support and Referral

Module 12

Person-centered Care

Module 13

Summary

Module 14

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adequate hydration and nutrition support health, recovery and wellbeing. UK healthcare workers should recognise individual nutritional needs and risks and follow appropriate care plans.

Assessment may include weight, food and fluid intake, clinical signs, medical history and relevant screening tools. UK healthcare professionals should record findings accurately and review changes.

Signs may include thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, weight loss, weakness or confusion. Prompt assessment and appropriate UK healthcare support can help reduce complications.

Record all relevant fluid intake and output accurately, including oral, intravenous and other prescribed fluids. Follow the person's care plan and local UK healthcare documentation procedures.

IV or subcutaneous fluids may be used when a person cannot maintain adequate hydration orally. They require clinical assessment, prescription and monitoring by appropriately trained healthcare professionals.