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EN Impact on Psychological Well-Being – Tuesday Tube Facts

EN Impact on Psychological Well-Being – Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 11, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

Malnutrition and dehydration negatively impacts a patient’s psychological well-being.*

Feelings of apathy, depression, fatigue, and loss of morale have been produced as a result of malnutrition and dehydration.*

* Lord, L.M. (2018), Enteral Access Devices: Types, Function, Care, and Challenges. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 33(1): 16-38. doi: 10.1002/ncp.10019

Clogs Increase Risk for Dehydration – Tuesday Tube Facts

Clogs Increase Risk for Dehydration – Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 3, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

Clogged tubes interfere with tube feeding and water delivery, placing patients at risk for malnutrition and dehydration.*

Dehydration can lead to both morbidity and mortality.

* Lord, L. (2011). Maintaining hydration and tube patency in enteral tube feedings. Safe Practices in Patient Care. 5. 1-11.