Dehydration poses a major threat to the overall health of nursing home patients as the condition may exacerbate existing complications or cause other conditions to manifest themselves. Dehydrated patients may be at risk for conditions such as kidney failure, low blood volume (hypovolemic shock), electrolyte imbalances, development of decubitus ulcers or death. Consequently, nursing homes… Continue Reading
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Nursing Home Fined In Dehydration Death
Posted in MalnutritionCalifornia nursing home regulators have fined El Dorado Care Center $21,000 for violations that led to the death of 86-year-old resident Donald Forseth. In 2006, Mr. Forseth died within four months of his admission to this nursing home from complications related to dehydration. A complaint was filed against El Dorado Care Center by Foundation Aiding… Continue Reading