Davidhizar R, Kriesl R
Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.
J Adv Nurs. 1993 Dec;18(12):1975-80. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18121975.x.
Water intoxication is a significant problem for psychiatric nurses, especially those in long-term care settings. Water intoxication can cause psychological and physiological symptoms which can lead to death. The programme described in the paper can significantly modify and change patient behaviour and assist patients in controlling their own impulses to participate in self-limiting fluid and their own self-care satisfactorily.
