To Hydrate or not to Hydrate?
First, consider whether there are documented reasons to assume that hydration may be comforting. Although, as stated earlier, there is little research to document the electrolyte status of the terminally ill, one example would be the presence of hypercalcemia. In these patients, hydration may postpone disorientation for a while. The response of each patient must be carefully monitored. Other benefits of hydration for patients with multiple organ failure are unknown.
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