[Article] Nursing care of patients at the end of life who are uanble to drink

The management of hydration of dying patients and the subsequent distress of their relatives can be distressing for nurses.  The article explores the end of life care in relation to hydration, hydration needs, the risks and benefits of clinically assisted hydration and communicating with relatives about hydration at end of life.

Pettifer, A.  2015. Nursing care of patients at the end of life who are unAble to drink.  End of Life Journal.  Published online 5 (1) epub 900002.

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