Association between dehydration on admission and postoperative complications in older persons undergoing orthopaedic surgery.

Helen Yue-Lai ChanAnthony ChengSusana S S CheungWai-Wah PangWai-Yiu MaLong-Chau MokWai-Kuen WongDiana T F Lee

Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2018)

Given its significant influence on care outcomes and postoperative recovery, hydration care that promotes early recognition and timely management of dehydration is an integral part of fundamental care for older persons.

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